Writing Linear Equations - Word Problems

Writing Linear Equations - Word Problems

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

In the equation y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line, which indicates the rate of change of y with respect to x.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

In the equation y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept, which is the value of y when x is 0.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you write an equation from a word problem?

Back

To write an equation from a word problem, identify the variables, determine the relationship between them, and express that relationship mathematically.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a service charge is a fixed amount, how is it represented in a linear equation?

Back

A fixed service charge is represented as a constant term (b) in the linear equation, added to the variable term (mx) that represents the variable cost.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the equation y = 25x + 40, what do the numbers 25 and 40 represent?

Back

In the equation y = 25x + 40, 25 represents the rate of change (slope) per hour, and 40 represents the fixed service fee.

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