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Comparing linear functions word problems

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Problem

Kapil needed to buy a long wooden beam. He went to two sawmills that each charge an initial fee plus an additional fee for each meter of wood.
The following equation gives the price (in dollars) of a wooden beam from the first sawmill as a function of its length (in meters).
p=5+20x
The graph of the price (in dollars) of a wooden beam from the second sawmill as a function of its length (in meters) is shown below.
Which sawmill charges more for each meter of wood?
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Which sawmill has a cheaper price for a 5-meter wooden beam?
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