Interpret the Linear Equation

question 41

Multiple Choice

Interpret the linear equation.
-When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by the linear function y = 2x + 55, where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret the slope and y-intercept of the linear
Equation.

• A) m = 55; The cost of the service increases $55 every mile the car is towed. b = 2; The cost of the service is $2 if the car is not towed.
• B) m = 2; The number of miles the car is towed increases 2 miles for every dollar spent on the service. b = 55; The tow truck will tow the car 55 miles for no cost.
• C) m = 2; The cost of the service increases $2 every mile the car is towed. b = 55; The cost of the service is $55 if the car is not towed.
• D) m = 55; The number of miles the car is towed increases 55 miles for every dollar spent on the service. b = 2; The tow truck will tow the car 2 miles for no cost.

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