SOLUTION: When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by linear function y = 3x + 85, where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret

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Question 278422: When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by linear function y = 3x + 85, where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret the slope and y-intercept of the linear equation.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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there is a hookup fee of 85 dollars and each mile towed will cost 3 dollars where 3 is the slope and 85 is the y intercept