Write an equation that represents the relationship between the quantities in the table. Use x for the independent variable in your equation and y for the dependent variable in your equation. Explain what x and y represent in the context of the problem.
Let x represent the number of hours worked and y represent the amount earned.
The equation representing the relationship between the quantities in the table is:
y = 15x
Explanation:
In this equation, y represents the amount of money earned for working x number of hours at a rate of $15 per hour. Each hour worked increases the total amount earned by $15, hence the equation y = 15x.