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Linear equation word problems

Authored by Mike Sassin

Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

CCSS covered

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Linear equation word problems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The Roaming Cell Phone Company charges $15.00 per month plus $0.20 per minute of airtime usage.  If Juanita uses x minutes of airtime, what is an equation that can be used to determine her monthly cell phone bill (C)?

C = 0.20x + 15
C =15 (0.20x)
C = 15 + x + 0.20
C = 0.20 + 15x

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 12 pts

Jenny went to the sale at Kohl's last weekend.  
T-shirts were on sale for $15 each and hoodies were on sale for $20 each.  If she spent $150 total, write an equation to represent this situation.  

20x + 15 = y 
35x = y 
15x + 20y = 150 
150 - 20x = 15y 

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

In order to join a dancing club, there is a $30 startup fee and a $4 monthly fee. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that models this situation.  After how many months will the total cost be $58?

7 months
6 months
5 months 
4 months

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Would you write a linear equation to model the following situation in slope-intercept form or standard form? 
Mrs. Harris is going to the movies. She spends $10 per ticket and $5 per bucket of popcorn. She only wants to spend $50. 

Slope-intercept
Standard form

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Would you write a linear equation to model the following situation in slope-intercept form or standard form? 
The cost for a health club membership is $20 per month plus an initial $49 membership fee. 

Slope-Intercept Form
Standard Form

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Would you write a linear equation to model the following situation in slope-intercept form or standard form? 
The price of a large cheese pizza is $5.95 plus an additional $0.75 per topping. 

slope-intercept
standard form

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2

CCSS.HSF.BF.A.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 12 pts

Sam ordered 4 tacos and 5 enchiladas for lunch at the restaurant. His bill came to $10.80. Which equation matches the given situation?

4x + 3y = 8.10

4x + 5y = 10.80

4x - 5y = 10.80

4x + 10.80y = 5

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

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