Consumer Math Midterm

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you calculate sales tax on a purchase?

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Multiply the purchase price by the tax rate (in decimal form).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 2x + 5?

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5, which is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula to find the y-intercept from a linear equation?

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Set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a = b + c, how do you solve for b?

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b = a - c.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

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What is the definition of a vertical line?

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A vertical line has an undefined slope and is represented by the equation x = a constant.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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Divide the percentage by 100.

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What is the formula for calculating the total cost including tax?

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Total Cost = Purchase Price + (Purchase Price × Tax Rate).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What does the term 'horizontal' refer to in graphing?

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Horizontal refers to the x-axis, which runs left to right.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1