Set 16: Linear Functions (Advanced)
Explanation
The cost of renting a car is given by , where is the number of days. What does the number 50 represent?
The initial rental fee
The cost per day
The total cost for 1 day
The number of days rented
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Interpret the y-intercept. 1. Equation: is in form. 2. Intercept (): 50. This is the value when . 3. Context: The starting cost or base fee before any days are added. Strategic Tip: The constant term is the "start". The coefficient is the "rate". Choice B is incorrect because 25 is the rate. Choice C is incorrect because cost for 1 day is . Choice D is incorrect because is the variable.
Key Steps:
The correct answer is The initial rental fee
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