Interpreting Linear Equations

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month.  Which equation represents the amount Bob has in his account after x months?

• y = 150 + 40
• y = 40x + 150
• y = 150x + 40

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

A holiday meal costs $12.50 a person plus a delivery fee of $30.  Which equation represents the amount a holiday meal costs, including delivery, for x people?

• y = 30 + 12.5x 
• y = 12.5 + 30
• y = 12.5 + 30x

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Jerry has $20 and makes $7 per hour. Which equation represents the total amount of money Jerry has after working x hours?

• y = 7x + 20
• y = 7 + 20x
• y = 20 + 7

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A strong cold front blew through during the night.  The temperature outside began to drop rapidly.  The graph shows the temperature at each hour after the cold front blew through.  What is the temperature after 6 hours?

• 80 degrees
• 60 degrees
• 8 degrees
• 65 degrees

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Several years ago, Conner bought an antique clock.  Since then, it has increased in value. How much was the clock worth when Conner first bought it?

• $300
• $100
• $400
• $350

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Several years ago, Conner bought an antique clock.  Since then, it has increased in value. After how many years will the clock be worth $800?

• 5
• 9
• 10
• 11

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The graph shows the height (cm) of a candle as it burns, what is the y intercept and what does the y-intercept mean?

• b=9, Candle starts at 9 cm.

• b=9, the candle burns 9 inches per hour.

• b=2, the candle burns 2 inches per hour.

• b = 5, The candle ends at 5 cm

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What is the y intercept and what does the y-intercept mean in this graph?

• b - 18, Water in tank drained at 18 gallons per minute

• b = 2, Water in tank drained at 8 gallons per minute

• b = 18, Water in tank started at 18 gallons

• b = 9, Water in tank ended at 9 gallons

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Johnny has to pay $15 for a large pizza and 1.50 for each topping. What is the y intercept and what is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• b = 1.50, It cost 1.50 per topping

• b = 1.50, It cost 1.50 for unlimited toppings

• b = 15, It cost $15 for each topping.

• b = 15, It cost $15 for a large pizza with no toppings

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The graph represents the money in a savings account. What is the y intercept and what is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• b = 30, The initial deposit was $30

• b = 30, $30 is added to the account each week

• b = 5, $5 is added to the account each week

• b = 5, the initial deposit is $5

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