Linear Word Problems

Which of the following keys words would not represent the slope of a linear equation word problem?

• every year

• one time fee

• each week

• per month

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which situation below is representative of slope?

• paying $30 to get into a museum

• paying a one-time fee of $80 for a gym membership

• getting a $1000 raise each year

• buying a truck for $24,000

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following keys words would not represent the y-intercept of a linear equation word problem?

• start-up cost

• starting value

• one time fee

• per month

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Which situation below is representative of y-intercept?

• putting $300 a month into savings

• buying $30 worth of supplies for a lemonade stand

• spending $3 per ride at the fair

• paying $2 for parking every day

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month. Which value represents the slope of the linear equation?

• 40

• 150

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month. Which value represents the y-intercept of the linear equation?

• 40

• 150

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month. Which equation represents the amount Bob has in his account after x months?

• y = 150 + 40

• y = 40x + 150

• y = 150x + 40

• y = 150x - 40

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

A holiday meal costs $12.50 per person plus a delivery fee of $30. Which value represents the slope of the linear equation?

• 30

• 12.50

A holiday meal costs $12.50 per person plus a delivery fee of $30. Which value represents the y-intercept of the linear equation?

• 30

• 12.50

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

A holiday meal costs $12.50 per person plus a delivery fee of $30. Which equation represents the amount a holiday meal costs, including delivery, for x people?

• y = 12.5x + 30

• y = 30 + 12.5

• y = 12.5 + 30x

• y = 30x - 12.5

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9