Slope intercept word problems

 In order to join an online learning community, there is a $20 startup fee and a $5 monthly fee. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that models this situation.

• y = 20x + 5
• y = 5x +20

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.HSS.ID.C.7

An airplane 30,000 feet above the ground begins descending at a rate of 2,000 feet per minute.  Write an equation to model the situation.

• y = 30,000ft - 2,000ft(x)
• y = 30,000ft + 2,000ft(x)
• y = 30,000ft(x) - 2,000ft

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Suppose that the water level of a river is 34 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.5 foot per day. Write an equation for the water level, L, after d days. 

• L = 34 - 0.5(d)
• L = 34(d) - 0.5
• d = 34 - 0.5(L)

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

A plumber charges $25 for a service call plus $50 per hour of service. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the cost, C, after h hours of service. 

• C = 25 + 50h
• C = 50 + 25h
• H = 25 + 50c
• H = 50 + 25c

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.BF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Rufus has 100 pounds of aluminum cans and plans to collect 25 pounds each week. How many pounds of aluminum cans, p, will Rufus have after w weeks?

• p = 125w
• p = 25w + 100
• p = 100w + 25
• p = -25w + 100

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9