Question

A salesperson receives a weekly salary of $250 plus a commission of $12 for each computer sold,n. Weekly pay is given by the equation P=12n+250.Graph the equation for n between 0 and 50 computers, and explain the meaning of the slope and y-intercept.
P.S. I already explained the meaning of the slope and y-intercept,But I don't know how I'm supposed to graph this equation.

Answer 1

In this equation n will be the x coordinate and p will be the y coordinate. So find the p coordinate when n=0 and n=50 then draw a line through them

Answer 2

How in the world do I find the p coordinate? ._.

Answer 3

Plug in the n value and then solve the equation for p.

Answer 4

So you wanna know the coordinate for 0 computers. (0, ?)

p=12(0)+250
p=250

so the point is (0, 250)

Answer 5

Do the same for 50

Answer 6

So it's
p=12(50+250
p=750+250 and then I divide?

Answer 7

p=12(50)+250
p=600+250
p=850

Answer 8

My bad again.Stupid "scientific calculator"

Answer 9

Ha yeah.
Now plot (0, 250) and (50, 850) and draw a straight line through them