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Which equation represents the total cost, y, for x prints?\u003Cbr>8) A smoothie shop makes $3 for every smoothie sold. The shop also has costs of $150 per day. Which equation shows how much the shop makes, y, for selling x smoothies in a day?\u003Cbr>9) A pool club charges a $25 membership fee plus $16 per visit. Which equation represents the total amount paid, y, after x visits?\u003Cbr>10) A shipping company charges $10 per package plus $0.90 for each pound. Which equation represents the cost, y, to ship a package weighing x pounds?\u003Cbr>11) A parking garage charges $3 to enter plus $0.58 for each hour parked. Which equation represents the total cost, y, for parking x hours?\u003Cbr>12) A parking garage charges $9 to enter plus $0.63 for each additional hour. 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Which equation shows how much she makes, y, for selling x bracelets? |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  y = 6x-53  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2) | A food truck earns $7 for each taco it sells. The truck's permit costs $65 per day. Which equation shows the truck's profit, y, for selling x tacos in a day? |  |  |  | 2.  y = 7x-65 \u003Cbr>3.  y = 4x-64  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 3) | Oliver earns $4 for each car he washes. His cleaning supplies cost $64. Which equation shows his profit, y, for washing x cars? |  |  |  | 4.  y = 8x-87  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 4) | A team earns $8 for each poster it sells. The printing setup costs $87. Which equation shows the team's profit, y, for selling x posters? |  |  |  | 5.  y = 12x-69 \u003Cbr>6.  y = 28x + 20  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 5) | A club earns $12 for each shirt it sells. The equipment to make the shirts costs $69. 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