Question

Deion's cab company charges a one-time pickup fee of $2 for every ride, as well as a $1.10 charge for each mile traveled. Find the rate of change.

Answer 1

Explanation:

If y is the total cost of a ride, and x is the number of miles traveled, then:

y = 1.10x + 2

Therefore, the "rate of change" is the slope of this line, m.

m = 1.10

Meaning, for every mile traveled, you are charged $1.10/mi, plus the $2 pickup fee