The equation is 
Let
.

To find the value of
, substitute x = 4 in the function.
(Multiply:
)
The cost of 4 energy bars is 9$
\Find the value of 
(Replace x with 7)
(Multiply:
)
The cost of 7 energy bars is 15.75$.
\The cost of 4 energy bars is 9$.
\The cost of 7 energy bars is 15.75$.