Solve the problem.When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by the linear function , where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret the slope of the linear equation.

Question

A. m = 2; The number of miles the car is towed increases at a rate of 2 miles per dollar spent on the service.
B. m = 70; The number of miles the car is towed increases at a rate of 70 miles per dollar spent on the service.
C. m = 70; The cost of the service increases at a rate of $70 per mile the car is towed.
D. m = 2; The cost of the service increases at a rate of $2 per mile the car is towed.

Answer 1

Answer: D