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 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 represent in a real-world context?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation for a situation where a person pays a $10 fee plus $2 per hour for a service.

Back

y = 2x + 10

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a car rental service charges $15 per hour and a $30 initial fee, what is the equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

y = 15x + 30

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation y = 4x + 12?

Back

The slope (m) is 4 and the y-intercept (b) is 12.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation for a situation where a gym membership has a $25 signup fee and $10 monthly fee.

Back

y = 10x + 25

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