Keywords
linear equation, variables
Step 1
Define the variables
Let
x-----> number of erasers
y-----> total cost
we know that
\(y=3(0.28)+(0.38)x\)
\(y=0.84+(0.38)x\) ------> this is the linear equation that represent the situation
therefore
the answer is
\(y=0.84+(0.38)x\)