Slope Intercept From- Word Problems

Front

A canoe rental service charges a $20 transportation fee and $30 dollars an hour to rent a canoe. Write an equation representing the cost, y, of renting a canoe for x hours.

Back

y = 30x + 20

Front

In order to join an online learning community, there is a $20 startup fee and a $5 monthly fee. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that models this situation.

Back

y = 5x + 20

Front

Suppose that a bike rents for $4 plus $1.50 per hour. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that models this situation.

Back

y = 1.50x + 4

Front

What does 'm' represent in y=mx+b?

Back

slope

Front

Write the equation that represents this word problem: Nicholas received $100 for his birthday. He decides to spend $20 per day on whatever he wants.

Back

y = -20x + 100

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If the slope of a line is 3, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line rises 3 units for every 1 unit it moves to the right.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0.

Front

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

Back

It represents the starting value or initial condition before any changes occur.

Front

Write an equation for a situation where a person earns $15 per hour and starts with $50.

Back

y = 15x + 50