A skating rink charges you $10.00 to enter the rink and then $1.00 for each hour you play. Write an equation that represents the total cost, y, you will pay based on the number of hours you spend at the skating rink. Let x represent the number of hours you play

The equation that represents the total cost, y, you will pay based on the number of hours you spend at the skating rink is:

y = 1x + 10

Where:
- y represents the total cost.
- x represents the number of hours you play.
- 1 represents the cost per hour spent at the skating rink.
- 10 represents the cost to enter the rink.