SOLUTION: A plumber charges $66 for a service call and $45 for any additional hours of work. Define your variables and write a linear model to reflect the plumber's charges.

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Question 1010790: A plumber charges $66 for a service call and $45 for any additional hours of work. Define your variables and write a linear model to reflect the plumber's charges.
Found 2 solutions by macston, Boreal:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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S=fixed fee; h=number of hours; n=additional hourly charge
T=total charge
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T=S+nh
T=$66+$45h
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
C=$66+$45x, where x=number of hours. The $66 will be charged regardless.