Writing Slope Intercept Form from Word Problems

Writing Slope Intercept Form from Word Problems

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Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify the slope in a word problem?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change or how much y changes for each unit change in x.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a real-world context?

Back

The y-intercept represents the starting value or initial amount when x is zero.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = -5x + 50, what does -5 represent?

Back

-5 represents the rate at which Nick's vacation budget decreases per day.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 5x + 3, what does 5 represent?

Back

5 represents the amount Nicole earns per hour of babysitting.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a word problem into slope-intercept form?

Back

Identify the initial value (y-intercept) and the rate of change (slope) from the problem.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the negative slope in y = -12x + 75?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the value of y decreases as x increases.

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