Slope - Intercept Form Word Problems

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by the formula y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope (m) represent in a slope-intercept equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how much y increases or decreases for each unit increase in x.

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What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a slope-intercept equation?

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The y-intercept (b) represents the value of y when x is 0, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.

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How do you identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation y = 3x + 7?

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In the equation y = 3x + 7, the slope (m) is 3 and the y-intercept (b) is 7.

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What is the first step to write an equation in slope-intercept form from a word problem?

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The first step is to identify the variables involved and what they represent in the context of the problem.

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How can you convert a word problem into a linear equation?

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You can convert a word problem into a linear equation by identifying the fixed costs (y-intercept) and the variable costs (slope) described in the problem.

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In the context of the bike rental problem, what do the $4 and $1.50 represent?

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In the bike rental problem, $4 represents the fixed cost (y-intercept) and $1.50 represents the variable cost per hour (slope).

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What is the significance of the startup fee in the online learning community problem?

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The startup fee of $20 represents the initial fixed cost (y-intercept) before any monthly fees are incurred.

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How do you graph a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

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To graph a linear equation in slope-intercept form, start at the y-intercept (b) on the y-axis, then use the slope (m) to determine the rise over run to plot additional points.

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What is the relationship between slope and parallel lines?

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Parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts, meaning they will never intersect.