document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=89335>Question 89335</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0073016020/algebrahomeworkh>Beginning Algebra</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I am not sure I am working this problem correctly could I please get some help on this word problem?  Thank you in advance...\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The cost of producing a number of items x is given by C=mx + b, in which b is the fixed cost and m is the variable cost (the cost of producing one more item).  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a.)  If the fixed cost is $40 and the variable cost is $10, write the cost equation. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "b.)  Graph the cost equation.  \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I appreciate any insight you can give me on this problem.   </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #64890 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=THANApHD><B>THANApHD(104)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-09.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=THANApHD><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=THANApHD><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=64890\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> C=mx + b              b= 40       m= 10\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "C = 10x + 40\r<BR>\n" );
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