Standard Form Word Problems

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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What does the x-intercept represent in a graph?

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The x-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis, indicating the value of x when y = 0.

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How do you find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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To find the x-intercept, set y = 0 in the equation and solve for x.

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What does the y-intercept represent in a graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis, indicating the value of y when x = 0.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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What is the meaning of the coefficients in the equation 15x + 20y = 400?

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The coefficients represent the cost of each item: $15 for short sleeve shirts (x) and $20 for long sleeve shirts (y).

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the solution to a system of equations represent in a word problem?

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The solution represents the values of the variables that satisfy all equations in the system, often indicating quantities needed to meet a goal.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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What is the domain in the context of a word problem?

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The domain refers to the set of possible input values (e.g., hours worked) that make sense in the context of the problem.

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What is the range in the context of a word problem?

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The range refers to the set of possible output values (e.g., total earnings) that result from the input values.

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How can you interpret the x-intercept in a fundraising scenario?

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The x-intercept indicates the number of one type of item (e.g., short sleeve shirts) that must be sold if no other type is sold to meet the fundraising goal.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5