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

Answer 1

To find the cost of traveling 70 miles using the equation of the line of best fit given by \( y = 0.37x + 5 \), you need to substitute \( x \) with 70.

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

First, calculate \( 0.37 \times 70 \):

\[ 0.37 \times 70 = 25.9 \]

Now add 5:

\[ y = 25.9 + 5 = 30.9 \]

Therefore, the cost to travel 70 miles would be \( y = 30.9 \).

In exact change, that would be $30.90.