Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Word Problems

Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Word Problems

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the slope (m) represent in a real-world context?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change or how much the dependent variable (y) changes for a unit change in the independent variable (x).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a real-world context?

Back

The y-intercept represents the value of the dependent variable (y) when the independent variable (x) is zero.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation y = 2x + 5?

Back

The slope (m) is 2 and the y-intercept (b) is 5.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation for a situation where a person pays a flat fee of $10 plus $2 for each item purchased.

Back

y = 2x + 10.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a car rental company charges $15 per hour plus a $20 fee, what is the equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

y = 15x + 20.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you convert a word problem into a slope-intercept equation?

Back

Identify the fixed cost (y-intercept) and the variable cost per unit (slope), then write the equation in the form y = mx + b.

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