Chapter 8, Problem 7STP

To determine

To find: the real word meaning of the given ordered pair

Answer to Problem 7STP

She earns $102 for working 12 hours.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $y=8.50x$

  $\left(12,102\right)$

1. She earns $102 for working 12 hours.
2. She earns $10 for working 102 hours.
3. She earns $102 for working 102 hours.
4. She earns $12 for working 12 hours.

Calculation:

Consider the equation is $y=8.50x$

Here, y represents J's weight and x stands for number of hours she works.

The point $\left(12,102\right)$ is the solution of the equation and it states that if J's work 12 hours then she would earn $\$102.$

Conclusion: “Hence, the correct option is: A.”