Linear Models G8

The cost of a taxi ride is determined by the distance traveled as shown in the graph.

A. Find and interpret the C-intercept.

The cost of a taxi ride is determined by the distance traveled as shown in the graph.

B. Find and interpret the slope.

The cost of a taxi ride is determined by the distance traveled as shown in the graph.

C. Write a linear function C(d) that models this situation.

The cost of a taxi ride is determined by the distance traveled as shown in the graph.

D. Define a reasonable domain for the function. Explain your reasoning.

The cost of a taxi ride is determined by the distance traveled as shown in the graph.

E. What does the value C(15) represent in this situation?

2. The cost C, in dollars, to construct a concrete sidewalk is based on the length ℓ, in meters.

A. Write a linear function to represent the cost to construct a concrete sidewalk given that the cost of a 300 m sidewalk was found to be a total of $4500.

2. The cost C, in dollars, to construct a concrete sidewalk is based on the length ℓ, in meters.

B. Identify and interpret the C-intercept of the cost function.

2. The cost C, in dollars, to construct a concrete sidewalk is based on the length ℓ, in meters.

C. Does the function have any maximum or minimum values? Explain your reasoning.

2. The cost C, in dollars, to construct a concrete sidewalk is based on the length ℓ, in meters.

D. What is the end behavior of the function? Explain your reasoning.