Linear Scenarios Word Problems

Jacob collects hats.  He has 6 hats already, and he collects 2 hats a week.

• y = 2x + 6
• y = 6x + 2
• y = 2x - 6
• y = 6x - 2

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A plant is 5cm tall and growing at a rate of 3cm a month.

• y = 5 + 3
• y = 5x + 3
• y = 3x + 5
• y = 3x + 5x

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month.

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

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Easy Car Rental charges $8.50 an hour plus a rental fee of $25.50.

• y = 8.5 + 25.5
• y = 8.5x + 25.5
• y = 8.5 + 25.5x
• y = 8.5x + 25.5x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Write an expression for the following. Jerry has $20 and makes $7 per hour.

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

An internet company charges a $100 set up fee, and then they charge $35 a month after that.  What is the initial value?

• $100
• $35
• $135
• $65

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5