To represent Colin's babysitting charge algebraically based on the information provided and the points given, we can use the two points from the graph: (0, 8) and (3, 20).
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Identify the points:
- The point (0, 8) indicates that when Colin babysits for 0 hours, his total charge is $8, suggesting this is the flat fee.
- The point (3, 20) indicates that when he babysits for 3 hours, his total charge is $20.
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Determine the slope (hourly fee):
- The change in total cost (y) for the change in hours (x) from (0, 8) to (3, 20): \[ \text{slope} = \frac{20 - 8}{3 - 0} = \frac{12}{3} = 4 \] This indicates that Colin charges $4 per hour.
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Formulate the equation:
- We can represent the total cost \( y \) as a function of hours worked \( x \). The relationship can be expressed as: \[ y = 4x + 8 \] Here, 4 is the hourly rate and 8 is the flat fee.
So, the algebraic representation of this situation is: \[ y = 4x + 8 \]