Writing Equations 8.5I

Front

What is the equation to model Roberto's balance after m months if he deposits $55 each month starting with $200?

Back

B = 200 + 55m

Front

How do you represent the total membership of a fitness club that starts with 80 members and increases by 15 members each month?

Back

y = 15x + 80

Front

Write the equation for the line in slope-intercept form with a slope of 4 and a y-intercept of 3.

Back

y = 4x + 3

Front

What is the equation that represents the total cost for tenants renting from Randy, who charges $425 per month plus a $600 security deposit?

Back

y = 425x + 600

Front

What does the variable 'm' represent in the equation of a line?

Back

Slope

Front

What is the slope of a line if the equation is given as y = 2x + 5?

Back

2

Front

If a line has a y-intercept of -3, what is the equation of the line in slope-intercept form if the slope is 1?

Back

y = 1x - 3

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

The y-intercept is 4.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line decreases as it moves from left to right.