A 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.
y=45x+75
What is the meaning of the initial amount for the equation?
A.
It means the technician charges $45 per hour for the repair.
B.
It means the technician charges a fixed amount of $45 for the repair.
C.
It means the technician charges a fixed amount of $75 for the repair.
D.
It means the technician charges $75 per hour for the repair.