The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours. Interpret the y-intercept

When we started measuring, there were already 8 inches of snow on the ground.

8 inches of snow falls in 3 hours.

3 inches of snow falls in 8 hours.

Every hour, 3 new inches of snow accumulates.

The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours. Interpret the slope,

Every hour, 3 new inches of snow accumulates.

8 inches of snow falls in 3 hours.

3 inches of snow falls in 8 hours.

When we started measuring, there were already 8 inches of snow on the ground.

Janice is saving money for retirement. The equation y = 500x + 12,000 models her retirement savings where y is the total she has saved in dollars, and x is the number of months. Interpret the y-intercept.

Janice started with $12,000 in her account

Janice started with $500 in her account

Each month, Janice saves an additional $500

Each month, Janice saves an additional $12,000

Janice is saving money for retirement. The equation y = 500x + 12,000 models her retirement savings where y is the total she has saved in dollars, and x is the number of months. Interpret the slope.

Each month, Janice saves an additional $500

Janice saves $12,000 every 500 months

Janice saves $500 every 12,000 months

Each month, Janice saves an additional $12,000

James has to sell restaurant discount cards as part of a fund raiser for soccer. The equation y = -10x + 500 models his selling where y is the total number of cards and x is the number of days. Interpret the slope.

James is selling 10 cards each day

James is selling 500 cards over 10 days

James earns $500 for every 10 cards he sells

James starts with 500 cards to sell.

James has to sell restaurant discount cards as part of a fund raiser for soccer. The equation y = -10x + 500 models his selling where y is the total number of cards and x is the number of days. Interpret the y-intercept.

James starts with 500 cards to sell.

James is selling 500 cards over 10 days

James earns $500 for every 10 cards he sells

James is selling 10 cards each day

Chris collects shoes. The equation y =3x + 122 models the number of pairs of Jordans(y) he has in his collection after x months. Interpret the slope.

Chris collects an additional 3 pair of Jordans each month

Chris collects 122 pairs of Jordans every 122 months

In 3 months, Chris will have 122 more pairs of Jordans.

Chris sells 3 pairs of Jordans for $122 each.

Chris collects shoes. The equation y =3x + 122 models the number of pairs of Jordans(y) he has in his collection after x months. Interpret the y-intercept.

Chris starts with 122 pairs of Jordans in his collection.

Chris starts with 3 pairs of Jordans in his collection.

The 3 pairs of Jordans Chris has cost him $122.

Chris buys 3 pairs of Jordans for $122 each.

PlumbRight Plumbing uses the equation y = 50x + 75 to model the charge in dollars for a service call (y) for x hours of service. Interpret the y-intercept.

PlumbRight charges $75 per service call just to come to your house.

PlumbRight charges $50 per service call just to come to your house.

PlumbRight charges $50 for 70 minutes of work.

PlumbRight charges $75 for 50 minutes of work.

PlumbRight Plumbing uses the equation y = 50x + 75 to model the charge in dollars for a service call (y) for x hours of service. Interpret the slope.

PlumbRight charges $50 per hour on top of the service fee.

PlumbRight charges $75 per hour on top of the service fee.

PlumbRight charges $50 for 70 minutes of work.

PlumbRight charges $75 for 50 minutes of work.

Mr. Ramsey was addicted to cupcakes, but decided to eat healthier and lose some of the extra weight. The equation y = -3x + 450 models his weight in pounds (y) after x months. Interpret the slope.

Mr. Ramsey loses 3 pounds every month.

Mr. Ramsey weighs 450 pounds after 3 months.

Mr. Ramsey is gaining 3 pounds a month.

3 Mr. Ramseys would weigh 450 pounds.

Mr. Ramsey was addicted to cupcakes, but decided to eat healthier and lose some of the extra weight. The equation y = -3x + 450 models his weight in pounds (y) after x months. Interpret the y-intercept.

Mr. Ramsey weighed 450 pounds when he started losing weight.

Mr. Ramsey weighs 450 pounds after 3 months.

Mr. Ramsey loses 3 pounds every month.

3 Mr. Ramseys would weigh 450 pounds.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept?
y=4x+2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope?
y=-3x+5

-3

-3x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept?
y=-2x+10

-2

-2x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope?
y=4x+2

-2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept?
y=mx+b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope?
y=2x

-2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept?
y=4x

-4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept

What is the y-intercept?y=4x+2

What is the slope?y=-3x+5

What is the y-intercept?y=-2x+10

What is the slope?y=4x+2

What is the y-intercept?y=mx+b

What is the slope?y=2x

What is the y-intercept?y=4x

What is the slope?y=mx+b

The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours. Interpret the y-intercept

The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours.Interpret the slope,

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What is the y-intercept?
y=4x+2

What is the slope?
y=-3x+5

What is the y-intercept?
y=-2x+10

What is the slope?
y=4x+2

What is the y-intercept?
y=mx+b

What is the slope?
y=2x

What is the y-intercept?
y=4x

What is the slope?
y=mx+b

The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours.

Interpret the y-intercept

The equation y = 3x + 8 models the amount of snow in inches(y) after x hours.

Interpret the slope,