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1.	A three-wheeler scooter charges Rs 15 for first kilometer and Rs 8 each for every subsequent kilometer. For a distance of x km, an amount of Rs y is paid. Write the linear equation representing the above information.
Answer» Total fare of Rs y for covering distance of x kilometers is given by y = 15 + 8(x-1) y = 15 + 8x - 8 y = 8x +7 This is the required linear equation for the given information

A three-wheeler scooter charges Rs 15 for first kilometer and Rs 8 each for every subsequent kilometer. For a distance of x km, an amount of Rs y is paid. Write the linear equation representing the above information.

Answer»

Total fare of Rs y for covering distance of x kilometers is given by

y = 15 + 8(x-1)

y = 15 + 8x - 8

y = 8x +7

This is the required linear equation for the given information