Linear Functions

Question

A certain electric utility company has a connection charge of $14.82 per month and a usage charge of 12.04 cents per kilowatt-hour. Write an equation to determine the total monthly charge () in terms of , the number of kilowatt-hour used.

C(x) =

Answer 1

Hi Adin R.

Since a connection is required no matter what it is an up front direct fee that will be part of your bill every month and you are given the price per kilowatt hour x

Try adding the fee plus the rate per hour.

Give that a try

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