Question

The costs for going to a dog beach are $7 for 1 dog, and $2 for each additional dog. Write an equation for this situation, when going to the beach with at least one dog.

Answer 1

$7+$2(x-1)-y

Explanation:

$7+$2(x-1)=y where $7 is fixed fee and $2(x-1) represents $2 more for every ADDITIONAL dog more than the first dog.