David Hires a Septic System Contractor to Dig Trenches for His

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Essay

David hires a septic system contractor to dig trenches for his new septic tank. The cost to hire the contractor is a fixed cost of $250 plus an additional $80 per hour. Write an expression which describes the average cost of an x-hour job.

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Definitions:

Placenta Previa

A pregnancy complication where the placenta covers the opening of the cervix, potentially causing severe bleeding before or during delivery.

Hemorrhage

The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, which can be internal or external.

Gestation

The period of time between conception and birth during which a fetus develops inside a mother's uterus.

Pregnancy-related Exhaustion

Extreme tiredness and fatigue commonly experienced during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the physical demands of carrying a baby.