SOLUTION: The cost, c(x), for parking in a hospital lot is given by c(x) = 5x + 3.00, where x is the number of hours. What does the slope mean in this situation?

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Question 1077609: The cost, c(x), for parking in a hospital lot is given by c(x) = 5x + 3.00, where x is the number of hours. What does the slope mean in this situation?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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Price Rate.


The minimum cost will still be $3 if one parks for only a small fraction of an hour.