Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 232: 36b

Answer

$ y = 15x + 500$

Work Step by Step

Now, we need to create the cost function. Since each desk costs 15 dollars to produce, this is the slope. We know that the initial startup cost is 500 dollars, so this is the y intercept. Thus, we find: $ y = 15x + 500$
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