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The graph shows membership costs at a gym. How much was the initial membership fee?

The graph shows membership costs at a gym. How much was the initial membership fee-example-1
User Sarwar
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Answer: 30$

Explanation:

To find the slope of the equation, you can use the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). Plugging the points the question gives us we can get:

(205-100)/(5-2)

= 105 / 3

= 35

Plugging this information along with a point into the formula y = mx + b:

100 = 35*2 + b

100 = 70 + b

b = 30

y = 35x + 30

To double check this is correct:

y = 35 * 5 + 30

y = 175 + 30

y = 205

(5,205) is a point therefore y = 35x + 30 is the equation

Because the x of the graph represents the number of months, the initial membership fee would be when x = 0.

y = 35*0 + 30

y = 30$

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