Standard Form Word Problems

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What is Standard Form of a line?

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Ax + By = C

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If x represents the number of small t-shirts and y represents the number of large t-shirts sold for $12 and $14 respectively, what is the equation for total sales of $708?

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12x + 14y = 708

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If x represents the number of sodas at $2 each and y represents the number of chips at $1.50 each, what is the equation for a total budget of $17.50?

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2x + 1.50y = 17.50

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What equation should be used if James has $28 to spend on comic books at $7 each and action figures at $4 each?

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7x + 4y = 28

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If Priya has $45 to spend on popcorn at $4 each and pizza at $8 each, what is the equation to represent her spending?

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4x + 8y = 45

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What does the variable 'x' typically represent in a standard form equation?

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The number of items of one type being purchased.

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What does the variable 'y' typically represent in a standard form equation?

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The number of items of another type being purchased.

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In the equation Ax + By = C, what do A, B, and C represent?

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A and B are coefficients, and C is the constant representing total value.

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How do you convert a word problem into a standard form equation?

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Identify variables, assign values to them, and express the relationship mathematically.

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What is the first step in solving a standard form word problem?

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Read the problem carefully and identify the key information.