Write the Sentence as a Two-Variable Equation Containing Parentheses

question 34

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as a two-variable equation containing parentheses. Describe your variables so y depends on x. The total cost of an air-compressor rental is $47 for the first day plus $33 for each additional day.

• A) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + (33 - 1)x for x > 1
• B) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33(x + 1) for x > 1
• C) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33(x - 1) for x > 1
• D) y = 33 for x = 1; y = 33 + 47(x - 1) for x > 1
• E) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33x for x > 1

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