The table below shows the results of his experiment. Which linear equation best represents the data shown in the table? A  y = 0.5x + 5 B  y = 10x + 5 C  y = 5x + 5 D  y = 0.1x + 5

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Joshua conducted an experiment where he dropped rocks of the same size into a jar of water. He measured the height of the water after every 5 rocks. The table below shows the results of his experiment.

Which linear equation best represents the data shown in the table?

A  y = 0.5x + 5
B  y = 10x + 5
C  y = 5x + 5
D  y = 0.1x + 5
Number of
Rocks
Height of
Water
(inches)
5
5
5.5
10
15
6.5
Transcribed Image Text:Number of Rocks Height of Water (inches) 5 5 5.5 10 15 6.5
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