Question

Write a Linear Function rule for the situation.

Ms. Watson receives a base pay of $150, plus a commission of $45 on each appliance that she sells. Her total pay depend on how many appliances she sells.

Answer 1

f(x) = 150 + 45x

Explanation:

Step 1: Convert words into an expression

Ms. Watson receives a base pay of $150, plus a commission of $45 on each appliance that she sells.

So when there is a base pay, that means f(x) = 150

When she works on commission and she get $45 per appliance, that means f(x) = 150 + 45x

Answer: f(x) = 150 + 45x