Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

Front

Speedy Boat Rental charges a $15 deposit fee plus $2 for each hour of use to rent a paddle boat. Write an equation to represent this situation.

Back

y = 2x + 15

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Bob's Plumbing charges $25 per hour plus a service fee of $40 for coming out to your house. Which equation models this situation?

Back

y = 25x + 40

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A holiday meal cost $12.50 a person plus a delivery fee of $30. Which equation represents the amount a holiday meal costs (y), including delivery, for x people?

Back

y = 30 + 12.50x

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Eddie's Electric charges $90 per hour plus a $50 traveling fee. Which equation models this scenario? Options: y = -50x + 90, y = 90x + 50, y = -90 - 50x, y = 50 - 90x

Back

y = 90x + 50

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Amelia has $100 in her savings account and plans on solving $20 per week. Write an equation to represent this situation.

Back

y = 20x + 100

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Sally plans to walk 12 miles every week. Write an equation to represent this situation.

Back

y = 12x

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Connor has sold 15 cups of lemonade at his stand and will sell 5 more cups per hour. Write an equation to represent this situation.

Back

y = 5x + 15

Front

A man is climbing down from 100 feet high descending 30 feet per minute. What is the equation?

Back

y = 100 - 30x

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Joe has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month. Which equation represents the amount Joe has in his account after x months?

Back

y = 40x + 150

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A plant is 5cm tall and growing at a rate of 3cm a month.

Back

y = 3x + 5