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Algebra practice question

A gym charges a $10 joining fee plus $5 for each visit. Which function gives the total cost C, in dollars, for v visits?

  1. A. C = 5v + 10Correct
  2. B. C = 10v + 5
  3. C. C = 15v
  4. D. C = 5v − 10

Answer: A. C = 5v + 10

$5 per visit gives 5v, plus the one-off $10.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. C = 10v + 5
This charges $10 per visit and a $5 fee.
C. C = 15v
This charges $15 every visit and no fee.
D. C = 5v − 10
The fee is added, not subtracted.

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