Question

A local gym charges a one-time enrollment fee to join and a monthly charge. The total cost is modeled by the function y = 15x + 12. Which statement correctly interprets the function in context? (1 point)

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y is the cost and x is the number of months someone is a member of the gym; $15 is the enrollment fee and $12 is the monthly fee.

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y is the cost and x is the number of months someone is a member of the gym; $12 is the enrollment fee and $15 is the monthly fee.

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x is the cost and y is the number of months someone is a member of the gym; $12 is the enrollment fee and $15 is the monthly fee.

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x is the cost and y is the number of months someone is a member of the gym: $15 is the enrollment fee and $12 is the monthly fee.

Answer 1

The correct interpretation of the function \( y = 15x + 12 \) in the context of the gym charges is:

**y is the cost and x is the number of months someone is a member of the gym; $12 is the enrollment fee and $15 is the monthly fee.**

So the correct answer is the second choice:

**y is the cost and x is the number of months someone is a member of the gym; $12 is the enrollment fee and $15 is the monthly fee.**