Using the equation C=18+4x , which of the following statements could be a correct interpretation of the coefficient of a term? Statement #1: Tatiana spent $4.00 per book at the public library. Statement #2: Tatiana spent $18.00 per book at the public library. (1 point) Statement # could be a correct interpretation of the coefficient of a term. Check answer Remaining Attempts : 3 Skip to navigation page 10 of 11

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In the equation $ C = 18 + 4x $, the variable $ C $ represents the total cost, and $ x $ represents the number of books. The term "4x" indicates that for each additional book Tatiana purchases, she spends an additional $4. Therefore, the coefficient $ 4 $ indicates the cost per book. **Statement #1: "Tatiana spent $4.00 per book at the public library."** This statement is correct as it accurately describes the coefficient of $ x $ in the equation. **Statement #2: "Tatiana spent $18.00 per book at the public library."** This statement is incorrect because $18 represents a fixed starting cost (or initial cost), not the cost per book. Thus, **Statement #1** could be a correct interpretation of the coefficient of a term.