SOLUTION: Determine m and b in each application and explain their meaning. – Computer Repair. The cost R(t),in dollars, of computer repair at PC Pros is given by R(t) = 50t + 35,

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Question 548937: Determine m and b in each application and explain their meaning.

– Computer Repair. The cost R(t),in dollars, of computer repair at PC Pros is given by
R(t) = 50t + 35,
where t is the number of hours that the repair requires.

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
R(t) = 50t + 35,

The minum cost if you take for repairs is $35 which is b
slope m = 50 which varies as the time for repair changes

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