A bowling alley charges $3.50 each game in addition to $8 for shoes. What is the equation the represents y, the total cost for bowling for x games?

In this question, we have to make an equation with the given scenario.

We can make an equation using slope intercept form:

y = mx + b

Whereas:

y = total cost

x = amount of games

We know that the bowling alley charges $3.50 for EACH game

So we can represent that with our "m" variable, it would be: 3.50x

Our equation as of right now:

y = 3.50x + b

We also know that the bowling alley charges a one-time payment of $8 for shoes, so that would be our "b" variable.

Plug 8 into the b value:

y = 3.50x + 8

Answer:

y = 3.50x + 8