Real World Word Problems with Linear Equations

Real World Word Problems with Linear Equations

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.F.B.4, HSF.LE.B.5, 8.EE.B.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the slope in a linear equation represent?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how much y changes for a one-unit increase in x.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the value of y when x is 0. It represents the starting point of the line on the y-axis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you write a linear equation from a word problem?

Back

Identify the variables, determine the relationship between them, and express that relationship in the form of a linear equation.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 12x + 325, what does 12 represent?

Back

In this equation, 12 represents the number of calories per potato chip.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 30 + 12.50x, what does 30 represent?

Back

In this equation, 30 represents the delivery fee for the holiday meal.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the variable x typically represent in a linear equation related to word problems?

Back

In word problems, x often represents the independent variable, such as the number of items or hours.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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