Problem 17 of 7
In the expression T = 2.5d + 10 for total cost T for d days of rental plus a flat fee, interpret the constant term 10.
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connect constant to starting value or fixed fee.
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Constant must represent starting value, fixed fee, or initial amount.
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1. Find the term not multiplied by the variable.
2. Interpret it as the output when the input is zero, if that makes sense in context.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Interpreting constant as rate of change.