Question

The amount in dollars an electrician charges in terms of the number of hours worked is represented by the function y = 22x + 42. From the function, identify all the phrases that hold true for the situation. Options attached!

15 POINTS!

Answer 1

The electrician charges an initial fee of $42

The electrician charges $22 for every hour worked

Explanation:

Answer 2

The electrician charges an initial fee of $42

The electrician charges $22 for every hour worked

Explanation:

From the formula, y = 22x + 42, $42 is a one-time fee and $22 depends on the hours the electrician works.

The only phrases that are true are:

• The electrician charges an initial fee of $42
• The electrician charges $22 for every hour worked