The cost in dollars, y, to participate x days in a bike tour is a linear function. Lin's tour is described by the equation y=5x+50. the cost of Max's is $120 for a 14-day bike tour. if both Lin and Max take 14-day tours, whose bike tour costs less?

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Alma Choi

11 January, 04:09

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Eloise · Answer 1

Lin's tour costs 5*14 + 50 = 70 + 50 = 120. Max's tour costs 120.

Neither tour costs less. Both have the same cost.

Clare Bradford · Answer 2

Lin's:

y = 5x + 50

y = 5 (14) + 50

y = $120

Max's:

$120

Both cost the same.