Question

I rent a gym for $150.00 for 30 students. Another time I rent the gym for $270.00 for 70 students. I need to find a fixed rate.

Answer 1

Answer: y = 3x + 60

Step-by-step explanation:

Set up two equations and solve the system:

 270 = 70x + b

- (150 = 30x + b)

  120 = 40x

    3   =  x

Input "x" into one of the equations and solve for "b":

150 = 30x + b

150 = 30(3) + b

150 = 90 + b

60 = b

Equation: y = 3x + 60

This means that there is a flat fee of $60 plus a rate of $3 per student