Writing Equations for Linear Word Problems

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8th - 10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation for the total cost (C) to rent a paddle boat for h hours if the rental company charges a $15 deposit fee plus $2 for each hour?
Back
C = 2h + 15
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you express Margaret's salary (S) if she earns $3 an hour and 90% of her tips after working h hours and earning d dollars in tips?
Back
S = 3h + 0.90d
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What equation represents Norb's salary (S) if he earns $4 per hour and 95% of his tips after working t hours and earning d dollars in tips?
Back
S = 4t + 0.95d
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a rental company charges $150 a week plus $0.10 per mile, what is the equation for the total cost (y) for a 2-week period based on the number of miles (x)?
Back
y = 2(150) + 0.10x
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What equation represents the number of shirts (s) Lisa purchased if she bought 3 more than twice the number of pants (p)?
Back
s = 3 + 2p
Tags
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define a linear equation in the context of word problems.
Back
A linear equation is an equation that represents a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.C.8C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope represent in a linear equation?
Back
The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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