Question

The profit earned by a hot dog stand is a linear function of the number of hot dogs sold. It costs the owner $48 dollars each morning for the day’s supply of hot dogs, buns and mustard, but he earns $2 profit for each hot dog sold. Which equation represents y, the profit earned by the hot dog stand for x hot dogs sold?
y=48x−2
y=48x+2
y=2x−48
y=2x+48

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 2x - 48

Step-by-step explanation:

2x represents $2 profit for each hot dog

It costs the owner $48 for the supplies, so it's 2x - 48

Answer 2

Y=2x-48 because $48 and $2