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Sydney accepted a new job at a company with a contract guaranteeing annual raises. Sydney's salary after working for n years can be determined using the equation S = 85000 + 1500n. What is the slope of the equation and what is its interpretation in the context of the problem?

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Answer:

The slope of the function is 1500 which represents the raise that Sydney will get each year.

Explanation:

The slope shows how much the salary increases each year, which is the same thing as saying that Sydney got a raise of $1500 every year.

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Answer:1500 and the raise she will get each year

Explanation:

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