In the Problem Below, State Whether the Described Change Gives $C = 2.30 g + 0.80$

question 63

Multiple Choice

In the problem below, state whether the described change gives a parallel line or a steeper line and write the new equation. The total cost, in dollars, of gasoline is C = 2.30g, where g is in gallons. The gasoline rises in price by $0.80 per gallon.

• A) parallel; \(C = 2.30 g + 0.80\)
• B) steeper; \(C = 3.20 g\)
• C) parallel; C = 3.20g + 0.80
• D) steeper; C = 3.10g
• E) parallel; C = 3.10g

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