Question

In city W, the average cost for a gym membership is given by the equation y = 34.99x +49, where y is the total cost, in dollars, for x months of membership. What is the meaning of the y-value when x = 1? *

Answer 1

If x = 1,
34.99(1) + 49 = y
34.99 + 49 = y
83.99 = y

Answer 2

The fee at the beginning of the membership.