A phone company charges for service according to the formula: 18+ 0.05n, where n is the number of minutes talked, and C(n) is the monthly charge, in dollars. C(n) = The rate of change in this equation is: Select an answer The initial value in this equation is: Select an answer V
A phone company charges for service according to the formula: 18+ 0.05n, where n is the number of minutes talked, and C(n) is the monthly charge, in dollars. C(n) = The rate of change in this equation is: Select an answer The initial value in this equation is: Select an answer V
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![### Phone Company's Charge Formula
A phone company charges for service according to the formula:
\[ C(n) = 18 + 0.05n \]
where
- \( n \) is the number of minutes talked, and
- \( C(n) \) is the monthly charge, in dollars.
#### Components of the Equation:
- **Rate of change** in this equation:
- In the provided equation, the rate of change is determined by the coefficient of \( n \).
- Please select the correct answer to identify the rate of change:
\[
\boxed{\text{Select an answer}}
\]
- **Initial value** in this equation:
- This represents the constant term in the equation.
- Please select the correct answer to identify the initial value:
\[
\boxed{\text{Select an answer}}
\]
For more information, please refer to the provided video help:
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Transcribed Image Text:### Phone Company's Charge Formula
A phone company charges for service according to the formula:
\[ C(n) = 18 + 0.05n \]
where
- \( n \) is the number of minutes talked, and
- \( C(n) \) is the monthly charge, in dollars.
#### Components of the Equation:
- **Rate of change** in this equation:
- In the provided equation, the rate of change is determined by the coefficient of \( n \).
- Please select the correct answer to identify the rate of change:
\[
\boxed{\text{Select an answer}}
\]
- **Initial value** in this equation:
- This represents the constant term in the equation.
- Please select the correct answer to identify the initial value:
\[
\boxed{\text{Select an answer}}
\]
For more information, please refer to the provided video help:
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![### Understanding Phone Company Charges
A phone company charges for service according to the following formula:
\[ C(n) = 18 + 0.05n \]
where \( n \) is the number of minutes talked, and \( C(n) \) is the monthly charge, in dollars.
---
#### Identifying the Rate of Change
The rate of change in this equation is:
\[ \boxed{\text{Select an answer}} \]
Options available:
- Dollars
- Dollars per Minute
- Minutes per Dollar
- Minutes
Please select the correct unit from the dropdown menu to complete the sentence.
---
#### Interpreting the Constant
The constant term in this equation is:
\[ \boxed{ } \]
The constant term represents the fixed monthly charge irrespective of the number of minutes talked.
**Question Help:**
For additional assistance, please watch the following instructional video:
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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Phone Company Charges
A phone company charges for service according to the following formula:
\[ C(n) = 18 + 0.05n \]
where \( n \) is the number of minutes talked, and \( C(n) \) is the monthly charge, in dollars.
---
#### Identifying the Rate of Change
The rate of change in this equation is:
\[ \boxed{\text{Select an answer}} \]
Options available:
- Dollars
- Dollars per Minute
- Minutes per Dollar
- Minutes
Please select the correct unit from the dropdown menu to complete the sentence.
---
#### Interpreting the Constant
The constant term in this equation is:
\[ \boxed{ } \]
The constant term represents the fixed monthly charge irrespective of the number of minutes talked.
**Question Help:**
For additional assistance, please watch the following instructional video:
\[ \text{Video} \]
---
Note: There are no graphs or diagrams accompanying this text. If you need more detailed explanations or visual aids, please refer to the resources provided by your educational platform or contact your instructor for further guidance.
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