Slope-Intercept Form Word Problem Review

What is the slope-intercept form equation?

• x=ym+b

• y=mx+b

• y=m+b

• y=x-b

Which letter represents slope?

• m

• x

• y

• b

Which letter represents the y-intercept?

• m

• x

• y

• b

Which letter represents the independent variable?

• m

• x

• y

• b

Which letter represents the dependent variable?

• m

• x

• y

• b

In the equation, y = 5x+7, which value is constant?

• 5

• 7

Select the term that would denote a negative slope.

• Increasing

• Gaining

• Adding

• Decreasing

What is the slope of this equation? y=-11x+8

• -11

• 8

Daniel joined the bowling league. He paid a $25 registration fee and $5 per game. Which equation can be used to describe the cost he pays for x months?

• y = 5x + 25

• y = 25x + 5

• y = 25 - 5x

• y = -5x + 25

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Mr. Fields took a taxi cab to work because his car broke down! He paid a $4 fee and $0.50 per mile. Which equation can be used to describe the cost he pays for x miles?

• y = 4x + 0.50

• y = 0.50x

• y = 4 + 0.50x

• y = 4 - 0.50x