Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.F.B.4, HSF.LE.B.5, 6.EE.C.9

+4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how much y changes for a one-unit increase in x.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x is 0. It represents the starting point of the line on the y-axis.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you write a linear equation from a word problem?

Back

Identify the variables, determine the relationship between them, and express that relationship in the form of a linear equation.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 2x + 15, what does the 2 represent?

Back

The 2 represents the slope, indicating that for every 1 unit increase in x, y increases by 2 units.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 20x + 100, what does the 100 represent?

Back

The 100 represents the initial amount or starting value of y when x is 0.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the linear equation for a situation where a person saves $50 per month starting with $200.

Back

y = 50x + 200

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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