The table represents the total miles traveled, y, after a number of hours, x. Hours, x Miles, y 2.5 150 4.0 240 5.5 330 7.0 420 Which linear equation represents the situation?

The correct answer is 240 miles

(2.5,150) (4,240)

slope = (240 - 150) / (4 - 2.5) = 90 / 1.5 = 60

y = mx + b

slope (m) = 60

(4,240) ... x = 4 and y = 240

now we sub and find b, the y int

240 = 60 (4) + b

240 = 240 + b

240 - 240 = b

0 = b

so ur equation is : y = 60x + 0 which is written as : y = 60x <==