Slope Intercept Word Problems

Slope Intercept Word Problems

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Mathematics

8th - 9th 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

How do you identify the slope in a word problem?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change in the context of the problem, often described as 'per unit' (e.g., dollars per meal, miles per hour).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a word problem?

Back

The y-intercept represents the starting value or initial condition before any changes occur.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation for a problem where a person starts with $50 and spends $5 each week.

Back

y = -5x + 50.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Write the equation for a problem where a car travels 60 miles per hour and starts with 0 miles.

Back

y = 60x.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = -20x + 100, what does -20 represent?

Back

-20 represents the rate at which the amount of money decreases per day.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = x + 18, what does x represent?

Back

x represents the number of months since the tree was bought.

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