Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.1 - Graphing Equations - Exercise Set - Page 127: 84

Answer

7.00 dollars

Work Step by Step

The hourly minimum wage (in dollars) was 0.25 in 1938. We can look at the graph to determine that the y-coordinate that corresponds to the year 2011 is 7.25. Therefore, the hourly minimum wage has increased from 0.25 in 1938 to 7.25 in 2011. $7.25-0.25=7.00$
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