You win a prize and are offered two choices. Which of the choices could be represented by a linear equation? Choice A: $0.10 on January 1, $0.20 on January 2, $0.40 on January 3, $0.80 on January 4, and so on, with the amount doubling each day. Choice B: $5.00 on the first day, $10.00 on the second day, $15.00 on the third day, and so on, with $5.00 added each day.

You win a prize and are offered two choices. Which of the choices could be represented by a linear equation? Choice A: $0.10 on January 1, $0.20 on January 2, $0.40 on January 3, $0.80 on January 4, and so on, with the amount doubling each day. Choice B: $5.00 on the first day, $10.00 on the second day, $15.00 on the third day, and so on, with $5.00 added each day.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

1st Edition

ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter8: Linear Functions

Section8.8: Systems Of Linear Equations

Problem 4C

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