Answer: a) the dependent variable is y, the amount he earns depending on x, the independent variable. x is the number of hours.
b) y = 5x + 10
c) Bobby earns $27.50 for the 3.5 hour job
Step-by-step explanation: use the function y=5x + 10 substitute 3.5 for x
y = 5(3.5) + 10
y = 17.5 + 10
y= 27.5