Question

The cost of a service call to fix a washing machine can be expressed by the linear function y = 45 x + 35, where y represents the total cost and x represents the number of hours it takes to fix the machine. What does the y-intercept represent?
the cost for each hour it takes to repair the machine
the service fee for coming to look at the machine
the total cost for fixing the washing machine
the amount of time that it takes to arrive at the home to make the repairs

Answer 1

The service fee for coming to look at the machine.

Explanation: the y-intercept is y when x = 0, which is 35 — a fixed charge regardless of hours. The 45 is the cost per hour.