Question

The fine for speeding on the highway of most states is a function of the speed of the car. The speeding fine can be determined by a linear equation, where f represents the fine in dollars and m represents the number of miles the car is Exceeding the 70 mph. In Connecticut, the speed limit on federal highways is 70 miles per hour. The speeding fine is forty dollars plus the additional ten dollar charge for every mile per hour over 70 miles per hour. Write an equation that represents the fine for speeding in Connecticut. Please help and Thanks.

Answer 1

f=10m+40