Linear Equations Word Problems

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that models a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does the slope in a linear equation represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how much y changes for a one-unit increase in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0. It represents the starting point of the linear relationship on the y-axis.

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How do you write a linear equation from a word problem?

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Identify the variables, determine the fixed costs and variable costs, and then express the relationship in the form of a linear equation.

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What is the significance of the initial fee in a cost equation?

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The initial fee represents a fixed cost that must be paid regardless of the quantity of items or services used.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How can you determine the total cost from a linear equation?

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Substitute the value of the independent variable (e.g., number of items or miles) into the equation to calculate the total cost.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the equation y = mx + b represent in a real-world context?

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It represents a linear relationship where y is the total cost, m is the variable cost per unit, x is the number of units, and b is the fixed cost.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How do you interpret the coefficients in a linear equation?

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The coefficient of x (m) indicates the variable cost per unit, while the constant term (b) indicates the fixed cost.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is a real-world example of a linear equation?

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A real-world example is the cost of a cell phone plan, where the total cost is a fixed monthly fee plus a variable charge per GB of data used.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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How do you find the amount of data used from a cell phone bill equation?

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Rearrange the equation to isolate the variable representing data usage (d) and substitute the total bill amount to solve for d.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7