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Steven earns extra money babysitting. He charges $24.75 for 3 hours and $57.75 for 7 hours. Enter an equation to represent the relationship. Let x represent the number of hours Steven babysits and y represent the amount he charges. The equation is y = ?

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The equation is y = 8.25x where y represents the amount Steven charges and x represents the number of hours Steven babysitsStep-by-step explanation:x represents the number of hours Steven babysitsy represents the amount Steven chargesTo find the equation, calculate the amount Steven charges per hourHours : Amount   3      :   $24.75   1       :        xCross multiply3x = 24.75x = [tex]\frac{24.75}{3}[/tex]x = $8.25Amount Steven charges = $ charged per hour * number of hoursy = 8.25*xTherefore, the equation is y = 8.25xKeyword: EquationsLearn more about equations at