Use the linear model to make a prediction the line of best fit y = 0.37 x + 5 represents the tolls you pay after driving a specific number of miles how much would it cost an exact change to travel 70 miles

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To find the cost of traveling 70 miles using the line of best fit \( y = 0.37x + 5 \), you need to plug in \( x = 70 \) into the equation.

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

Calculating \( 0.37 \times 70 \):

\[ 0.37 \times 70 = 25.9 \]

Now add 5:

\[ y = 25.9 + 5 = 30.9 \]

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