The correct interpretation of the function
represents the total cost. represents the number of months someone is a member of the gym.- The term
indicates that for each month of membership, there is a charge of $15. - The term
represents the one-time enrollment fee.
Thus, the correct statement 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.