Question

question 9 of 10
jayden received a $600 signing bonus when he accepted a job as an
executive assistant. if he makes $26 an hour, which equation models
jaydens total pay y in dollars as it relates to the number of hours x that he
works?

a. $y = 26x - 600$

b. $y = 600x - 26$

c. $y = 26x + 600$

d. $y = 600x + 26$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify fixed and variable pay

The signing bonus (\$600) is fixed. The hourly pay (\$26 per hour) depends on hours \( x \), so variable pay is \( 26x \).

Step2: Formulate total pay equation

Total pay \( y \) is fixed pay plus variable pay. So \( y = 26x + 600 \).

Answer:

C. \( y = 26x + 600 \)