The function y=0.4x+65 represents the cost y ( in dollars ) of a flight through southwest airlines for x miles. what would the total cost of your trip be if you traveled 1005 miles

Answer 1

Given the equation, y = 0.4x + 65

y = cost of the trip (based on the miles of the trip, x

x = 1005 miles

Simply SUBSTITUTE the given value of 1005 miles into the equation for y...

Therefore, y = 0.4*1005 + 65 = $467

Helpfull hint: ALWAYS aim to check your math twice!

Answer 2

Try plugging x=1005 into the equation.