Use the linear model to make a prediction. The line of best fit y=0.37x+5

Question

represents the tolls you pay after driving a specific number of miles. How much would it cost, in exact change, to travel 70 miles?(1 point)
It would cost $
to travel 70 miles.

Answer 1

To find the cost of traveling 70 miles using the linear model (line of best fit), you can substitute \( x = 70 \) into the equation \( y = 0.37x + 5 \).

\[ y = 0.37(70) + 5 \]

Now calculate \( 0.37 \times 70 \):

\[ 0.37 \times 70 = 25.9 \]

Now add 5:

\[ y = 25.9 + 5 = 30.9 \]

So, the cost to travel 70 miles would be $30.90.

Thus, it would cost $30.90 to travel 70 miles.