document.write( "Question 537127: What is the y-intercept and does it have any meaning in this situation. The tuition is $90 per credit and the student fees are set at $50 \n" ); document.write( "
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You can write the equation for the total cost of tuition (y) in terms of the number of credits (x).
\n" ); document.write( "\"y+=+90x%2B50\" The y-intercept here is 50 and this represents the minimum cost of tuition, but why would anyone pay a student fee of $50 and take zero credits?
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