Problem:

It cost $8 to park at Buoy Beach without a sticker.

It costs $3 to park at the same beach if you buy a special sticker. 

The sticker costs $50 and can be used all summer. 

1.      Write an equation to model the cost for parking with a sticker at the beach “n” times. 

Let (y₁) represent parking with a sticker. 

2.      Write an equation to model the cost for parking with a sticker at the beach “n” times. 

Let (y₂) represent parking without a sticker. 

3.      Using graphs, tables, or the equations, determine whether or not you should buy a sticker.