Let y represent the total cost of publishing a book (in dollars). Let x represent the number of copies of the book printed. Suppose that x and y are related by the equation 1200+15x=y
Answer the questions below.
Note that a change can be an increase or a decrease.
For an increase, use a positive number. For a decrease, use a negative number.
What is the change in the total cost for each book printed?
What is the cost to get started (before any books are printed)?
The change in the total cost for each book printed is $15.
The cost to get started (before any books are printed) is $1200.