A computer technician charges a fixed amount for a repair, plus an additional amount per hour. The equation below describes y, the total amount the technician charges, in dollars, based on x hours for the repair.


y = 45x + 75

What is the meaning of the initial amount for the equation?

1 answer

The initial amount for the equation is the fixed amount for the repair charged by the computer technician. In this case, the initial amount is $75.