Question

Lars did some research on how much it would cost him to buy a gym membership.

At Murfield Country Club, a membership costs $20. Every time Lars goes to the gym he must pay an additional $30/hour.
At Pete’s Gym, it would cost Lars $80 for 2 hours and $120 for 3 hours.
a) Which of the two companies charges no initial fee? How do you know?



b) What is the slope of each line? (Murfield Country Club and Pete's Gym).

Slope for Murfield Country Club =

Slope for Pete’s Gym =



c) Write the equation for each line. (Murfield Country Club and Pete's Gym).

Equation for Murfield Country Club =

Equation for Pete’s Gym =

Answer 1

A. it would be Pete's gym because he doesn't have to pay for a membership as well as paying $30 per hour he only has to pay for the hourly cost.

B. Lars-starts at 20 then goes to 50 then 80 ect... goes up by 30 starting at 20 because of the membership he payed.

Pete's- starts at 0 then to 40, 80, 120, 160 ect... goes up by 40 starting at zero.

C. MCC- 20+(30*y)

PG- 40*y

Explanation: