Equations in Slope-Intercept Form 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 y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you identify the slope in the equation y = 40x + 150?

Back

The slope is 40, which indicates the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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In the equation y = 8.5x + 25.5, what does the 25.5 represent?

Back

The 25.5 represents the fixed rental fee charged by Easy Car Rental.

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If Bob saves $40 per month, what does this represent in the equation y = 40x + 150?

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The $40 represents the slope, indicating how much Bob's savings increase each month.

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Write the equation for the total cost C after h hours of service if a plumber charges $25 for a service call plus $50 per hour.

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C = 50h + 25.

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What does the term 'y-intercept' mean in the context of slope-intercept form?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0, representing the starting point of the line.

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How can you determine the total cost of renting a canoe for x hours if the cost is $30 per hour plus a $20 fee?

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The total cost can be represented by the equation y = 30x + 20.

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What is the significance of the slope in a real-world context?

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

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If Jacob collects 2 hats a week, how is this represented in the equation y = 2x + 6?

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The 2 represents the rate at which Jacob collects hats each week.

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What does the equation y = 30x + 20 tell you about the canoe rental service?

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It indicates that there is a base fee of $20 plus $30 for each hour of rental.