The function can be represented by an equation of the form y = mx + b.

y=mx+b

Step-by-step explanation:

m=slope

b=y-intercept

y=3x+7, EXAmple

Julio's normal hourly rate (r) is equal to $11.8 per hour.

Let the normal hourly rate be r.

Translating the word problem into an algebraic expression, we have;

Since Julio worked for 35 hours, it simply means that he was paid r amount of dollars per hour for a period of 30 hours;

......equation 1

Also, for the remaining number of hours (35 - 30), he was paid he was paid 1.4r amount of dollars per hour;

× ×

×  .....equation 2

Next, we would equate the expressions to the total amount of money earned by adding eqn 1 and eqn 2.

Julio's normal hourly rate, r = $11.8 per hour.

Therefore, Julio's normal hourly rate (r) is equal to $11.8 per hour.

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