Write the Sentence as a Two-Variable Equation Containing Parentheses

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as a two-variable equation containing parentheses. Describe your variables so y depends on x. The total cost of an air-compressor rental is $47 for the first day plus $33 for each additional day.

A) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + (33 - 1) x for x > 1
B) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33(x + 1) for x > 1
C) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33(x - 1) for x > 1
D) y = 33 for x = 1; y = 33 + 47(x - 1) for x > 1
E) y = 47 for x = 1; y = 47 + 33x for x > 1