Writing Equations from Descriptions

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What is the equation for the total cost of flowers sold by Jeremiah if he sells each flower for $3.50 and charges $5.00 for a vase?

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How do you write an equation for Ava's lunch account if she starts with $10.00 and spends $2.00 per day?

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What is the equation for the cost of renting a car if the company charges $85 plus $0.75 per mile driven?

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How can you express the total cost for Justin's bus rides if he pays $10 for a pass and $1.50 per ride?

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What is the equation for the cost of renting a jet-ski if the company charges $175 plus $80 per hour?

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Define a linear equation in the context of real-world problems.

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What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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

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The y-intercept (b) represents the value of y when x is 0, indicating the starting point of the relationship.

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How do you identify the fixed cost in a real-world scenario?

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The fixed cost is the initial amount charged that does not change with the quantity, such as a base fee.

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What is the variable cost in a real-world scenario?

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The variable cost is the cost that changes with the quantity, such as a per-item charge.