Question

Write a linear equation in slope intercept form to model the situation and internet company charges $4.95 per month plus $2.50 for each hour of use how much would it cost in a month when you use the internet for 14 hours

Answer 1

It would cost $39.95 in a month when you use the internet for 14 hours.

Explanation:

Suppose, the internet is used for
`x` hours and the monthly total cost is
`y` dollars.

The internet company charges $4.95 per month plus $2.50 for each hour of use.

That means, fixed cost is $4.95 per month and the cost for
`x` hours of use
`= \$2.50x`

So, the linear equation in slope intercept form to model the situation will be:
`y=2.50x+4.95`

Now, if
`x= 14` hours, then
`y=2.50(14)+4.95=39.95`

So, it would cost $39.95 in a month when you use the internet for 14 hours.