Answer: Because the initial value is $26.40, the line must pass through this when x is 0. Thus, the answer is either the first or the second equation.
Next, we calculate the difference between the year 2019 and 1998 and substitute it into the value of x.
2019 - 1998 = 21.
Substituting this into the equation:
y = 1.006(21) + 26.40
y = $47.52
Thus, the first option is correct.
