Question

Cab companies often charge a flat fee for picking someone up and then charg an additional fee per mile driven.

The city of Raleigh, NC charges $1.95 fee and $2.70 per mile for each cab ride

10. What does the slope mean (in words) in the context of the problem?

Answer 1

In the context of this problem, the slope represents the additional fee per mile that cab companies charge for each cab ride.