Question

It costs $50 per hour to rent a jet ski. The total cost of a jet ski rental includes a flat fee plus an hourly fee. After 5 hours, the total cost is $265. Write an equation that represents the total cost y after x hours.

Answer 1

50x + 15 = y

Explanation:

You have to find the flat cost by multiplying the 50 by 5, and then plugging that in for your first constant, and then solve by subtracting that from 265 to get your flat rate, and then put it all together. (see attachment for details)