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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» Let, total fare for covering the distance of ‘x’ km is given by Rs y As per the given statement; y = 15 + 8(x – 1) y = 15 + 8x – 8 y = 8x + 7 Above equation represents the 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»

Let, total fare for covering the distance of ‘x’ km is given by Rs y

As per the given statement;

y = 15 + 8(x – 1)

y = 15 + 8x – 8

y = 8x + 7

Above equation represents the linear equation for the given information.