Cost ($)
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Valerie is analyzing the cost of block and
shredded cheeses. The cost of 8 ounces of
shredded cheese is $3.00.
Part A
The cost of block cheese is shown in the
graph.
Graph the line that models the cost of
shredded cheese on the graph below.
y Block and Shredded Cheeses
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9
8
7
6
3
15
9 12
6
Cheese (ounces)
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Part B
What is the equation of the line
representing the cost of the shredded
cheese?
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Part C
Valerie purchases 16 ounces of the less
expensive cheese. How much does the
cheese cost?
