Module 4 y = mx+b Word Problems

Front

Interpret the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x + 8, which models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours.

Back

When we started measuring, there were already 8 inches of snow on the ground.

Front

What does the slope of the graph of the equation y=0.5x+10 represent?

Back

The per-mile fee for the moving truck.

Front

The graph represents gasoline consumption when driving a certain distance in km. What is the meaning of the slope?

Back

the amount of gasoline consumed per km driven

Front

What is the y-intercept and what does it represent in the context of a used car salesman's monthly salary including commission?

Back

The y-intercept is $1500/car and it represents the commission per car sold.

Front

What is the meaning of the slope of the equation c = 0.20t + 3.50?

Back

It costs $0.20 per minute to rent the kayak.

Front

What does the slope represent in this situation? The sloth runs 1 feet in 3 minutes, The sloth runs 3 feet in 1 minute, The sloth runs fast, The sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute

Back

The sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute

Front

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

Back

The hamburger will cost $1.90 without any toppings.

Front

A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change?

Back

The average rate of change is \( \frac{700 - 400}{6 - 2} = 75 \) feet per hour.

Front

Which statement matches the graph? Options: Taylor can write 6 words per minute, Taylor can write 25 words per minute, Taylor can write 50 words per minute, Taylor can write 150 words per minute

Back

Taylor can write 25 words per minute

Front

If the fee for Internet access is not included in the hotel cost function y=129x+9.95, which statement is true?

Back

The cost is $9.95 less.