Slope Intercept Word Problems

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

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

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How do you determine the slope from a word problem?

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The slope represents the rate of change. Identify how much one quantity changes in relation to another.

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Write the equation for Neo's museum visits where he pays $9 for membership and $10 per visit.

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

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, representing the starting value or fixed cost.

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Write the equation for Ryan's Auto Wash earning $9 per customer.

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How do you find the total number of items purchased in a word problem?

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Add the fixed number of items to the product of the price per item and the number of items bought.

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Write the equation for Tube's stamps where he spends money on additional stamps priced at $0.70 each.

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What is the relationship between the number of customers and revenue in a business context?

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Revenue is typically calculated as the product of the number of customers and the price charged per customer.

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Write the equation for Jay-G's necklaces where he buys additional necklaces priced at 2 for a dollar.

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How do you interpret the slope in a linear equation?

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The slope indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x, representing the rate of change.