The equation y = 45x + 200 is a linear model of the total charge, y for a party at a restaurant with x people in attendance.

Question

(3 points)
45 means _______? =

y values represent _______? =

200 means ______? =

Answer 1

45 means the charge per person, in dollars.

y values represent the total charge for the party, in dollars.

200 means the fixed cost for hosting the party at the restaurant, in dollars.