A
B
C
D
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is correct. Since Brittany's total take-home pay was $, the value can be substituted for in the given equation to give . Subtracting from both sides of this equation gives . Dividing both sides of this equation by gives . Therefore, Brittany was paid for hours for her first week of work.
Desmos solution:
Note: Enter the relationship as a regression; Desmos prints h=32.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This is half the number of hours Brittany was paid for.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect and may result from dividing by .
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from dividing by .