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2 August, 01:47

A plumber charges a $45 fee to make a house call and then $25 for each hour of labor. The plumber uses an equation in the form y=mx + b to determine the amount to charge each customer. What is the value of m in the equation?

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  1. 2 August, 02:00
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    M=slope

    In this case the slope would be $25

    y=mx+b

    y=25x+45

    Answer: m=25
  2. 2 August, 02:10
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    The m represents the $25 hourly charge. When you substitute the numbers of hours into the equation you multiply it by the hourly charge then add the fee for the house call.
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