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.

Question

What is the meaning of the initial amount for the equation?

Answer 1

The initial amount in the equation represents the fixed amount that the computer technician charges for the repair, regardless of the number of hours spent on it. It is a constant fee that is charged upfront for the service being provided.