Asked by HELP!!

What's the slope?

The table shows the rates for Austin Cab Company.

Number of Miles Total Cost ($)
0 3.00
1 4.75
2 6.50
3 8.25
What does the slope mean in this situation?
Answered by mathhelper
It sure looks like every time the distance increases by 1 mile,
the cost increases by 1.75

So what do you think?
Answered by HELP!!
Yes I agree with you but I'm confused on how to find the slope and what it means
Answered by HELP!!
Is 1.75 the slope perhaps?
Answered by R_scott
yes , 1.75 is the slope ... cost per mile

the cost DEPENDS on the miles

cost is the dependent variable - y

miles is the independent variable - x
Answered by HELP!!
OMG Thank you!!
Answered by AJ L
Think about it this way. If you've travelled no miles, you're gonna have to pay $3, which is your y-intercept. However, for every mile you travel afterward, you will have to pay an additional $1.75 for every mile ON TOP of the $3.00 flat fee. This is your slope, or rate of change.
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