A ticket ticket for the local fair cost $8 and each ride cost $3.50. Write an equation that represents the cost based upon the number of rides(x).

y= __x + __

What is the total cost for one person to go on 6 rides?

the total cost is $__

y = 3.50x + 8

Total cost for one person to go on 6 rides:
y = 3.50(6) + 8
y = 21 + 8
y = $29

The total cost for one person to go on 6 rides is $29.