In the equation \( y = 45x + 75 \), the initial amount is represented by the constant term \( 75 \). This amount signifies the fixed charge that the technician enforces for the repair. It is a fee that is charged regardless of the number of hours worked (denoted by \( x \)). This means that even if the repair takes no time (\( x = 0 \)), the customer would still owe the technician $75 for the service.
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?
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