SOLUTION: If 15 sports jerseys cost $430 and 25 jerseys cost $610, write a linear equation that gives the cost C for j jerseys.

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Question 897059: If 15 sports jerseys cost $430 and 25 jerseys cost $610, write a linear equation that gives the cost C for j jerseys.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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We have two data points, (15, 430) and (25, 610)
now we can calculate the slope of the line
m = (610 - 430) / (25 - 15) = 180 / 10 = 18
so far we have
C(x) = 18x +b
we can use one of the points to calculate b
430 = 18*15 + b
b = 430 - 270 = 160
therefore, our cost equation is
C(x) = 18x +160