Solve the problem.
-When a tow truck is called, the cost of the service is given by the linear function y = 3x + 55, where y is in dollars and x is the number of miles the car is towed. Find and interpret the slope and y-intercept of the linear
Equation.
A) m = 3; The number of miles the car is towed increases 3 miles for every dollar spent on the service. b = 55; The tow truck will tow the car 55 miles for no cost.
B) m = 55; The number of miles the car is towed increases 55 miles for every dollar spent on the service. b = 3; The tow truck will tow the car 3 miles for no cost.
C) m = 55; The cost of the service increases $55 every mile the car is towed. b = 3; The cost of the service is $3 if the car is not towed.
D) m = 3; The cost of the service increases $3 every mile the car is towed. b = 55; The cost of the service is $55 if the car is not towed.

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The slope (m = 3) represents the rate of change, indicating the cost increases by $3 for every additional mile towed. The y-intercept (b = 55) represents the initial cost, meaning the service costs $55 even if the car is not towed any distance.

Solve the Problem. -When a Tow Truck Is Called, the Cost of the Cost