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8 The table shows the total cost of a service call from Apex Plumbing for a given number of hours
of service. Explain what the slope represents.
Number of hours
of service
Total cost
in dollars
(c)
70
85
100
115
HINT:
Changes of y over
the changes in x
1
2
3
4
Determine the slope from the table of data. Explain what the slope represents.
F The slope is 55, representing the trip fee.
The slope is 15, representing the charge per hour.
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The slope is 15, representing the charge per hour.
J The slope is 70, representing the total cost.