Regents Exam: Algebra I August 2016 (Problem 14 of 37)

The video tutorial explains how to determine the additional hourly parking rate for a parking garage that charges a base rate of $3.50 for up to 2 hours. It describes the process of identifying the correct linear equation to calculate the hourly rate after 2 hours, which is $5.50 per hour. The tutorial walks through the steps of analyzing different linear equations to find the one that accurately represents the rate increase, ultimately identifying the correct equation through substitution and verification.

Which linear equation can be used to find the additional hourly parking rate?

Explain how you can determine if a linear equation is correct for calculating the hourly rate.