The cost of attending Ray's is C(r) = 1.50r + 4 and depends on a flat charge and then a charge for each ride, r. Explain the meaning of the slope in the context of this problem.

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Vocaloid · Answer

hint: what number is the slope of C(r) = 1.50r + 4?

trish · Answer

@Vocaloid idk

Vocaloid · Answer

which number is being multiplied to the variable r?

trish · Answer

1.50

Vocaloid · Answer

good, since this number is being multiplied to the variable, this is our slope

this tells us that each ride costs $1.50

trish · Answer

so that's the meaning of the slope in this problem?

Vocaloid · Answer

yes

trish · Answer

oh ok that makes sense thanks