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Calculate Total Cost of Candle Order

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Maria has a side business selling handmade candles. She charges a flat fee of $10 for a candle, plus $5 for shipping per order. If Maria received an order for x candles, which is represented by the equation below, determine the total cost y for the order:

$$y = 10x + 5$$

What is the total cost for an order of 3 candles? Enter your answer as a decimal or a fraction.

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