1. Mr. Rodriguez hired an electrician to update several electrical outlets in his home. The electrician
charges $80 plus $45 an hour or any fraction of an hour. Let x represent the number of hours that the
electrician works. The total cost, f(x), can be represented by the function f(x) = 80 + 45x .
(a) Complete the table below to determine how much Mr. Rodriguez will pay the electrician.
Cost of Hiring an Electrician
Number of Hours