SOLUTION: How can I apply a equation (x) (y) in a real life?

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Question 536234: How can I apply a equation (x) (y) in a real life?

Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Each month a salesman earns $1000 base salary plus $100 commission on each unit he sells.


y = earnings.

x = number of units sold.

Find the salesman's monthly earnings with the equation:


y = 100x+1000

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