. The electricity cost y, in dollars, to use a
hair dryer for x minutes can be represented
by the equation y = 0.002x. The electricity
cost to use a space heater is shown on the
graph. Which appliance is more expensive
to use? Explain. (Example 4)
Space Heater
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0
Electricity Cost ($)
y
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Time (min)
X