Question

question 6 of 10
when modeling hourly pay, which part of the equation is used to represent a
signing bonus?

a. slope

b. y

c. x

d. y-intercept

Explanation:

In a linear equation for hourly pay (e.g., \( y = mx + b \), where \( y \) is total pay, \( m \) is hourly rate, \( x \) is hours worked, and \( b \) is the signing bonus), the \( y \)-intercept (\( b \)) represents a fixed amount added regardless of hours (like a signing bonus). The slope (\( m \)) is the hourly rate (depends on hours), \( x \) is hours, and \( y \) is total pay. So the signing bonus is the \( y \)-intercept.

Answer:

D. \( y \)-intercept