computer technician charges a fixed amount for a repair, plus an additional amount per hour. The equation below describes y, the total amount the technician charges, in dollars, based on x hours for the repair.

Question

What is the meaning of the initial amount for the equation?

Answer 1

The initial amount for the equation represents the fixed amount that the computer technician charges for a repair, irrespective of the number of hours it takes to complete the repair. It is the base charge or flat fee that the technician requires for any repair job.