Equations in y = mx + b (Tables and Real World)

Lee charges $3 for a basket and $2.50 for each pound of fruit picked at the orchard. Write an equation in y = mx + b form for the total cost of x pounds of fruit from the orchard.

• y = 3x + 2.5
• y = 2.50x + 3
• y = 2.50x 
• y = 3x + 2.50

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Write the equation.

• y = 4x + 3
• y = 4x -3
• y = 3x + 4
• y = 8x + 2

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

You plan to go snowboarding. The resort charges $15 an hour in addition to $25 to rent a board. Write an equation that represents the cost to go snowboarding for the day.

• y=15x-25
• 15x+25y=100
• 25x+y=15
• y=15x+25

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Write the equation.

• y = 2x - 5
• y = 2x + 5
• y = 5x + 2
• y = 2x - 2

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Write an expression for the following. Jerry has $20 and makes $7 per hour.

• 7x + 20
• 7 + 20x
• 20 + 7

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

Write a linear equation in the form of y=mx+b

• y = 3x - 3

• y = -3x + 3

• y = -3x - 3

• y = 3x + 3

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TEKS.MATH.A.2C

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 = $75h
• C = $50 + $25h
• C = $50h - $25
• C = $25 + $50h

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Write a linear equation in the form of y=mx+b

• y = -4x +6

• y = 6x - 4

• y = 4x - 6

• y = 3x - 2

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TEKS.MATH.A.2C

A canoe rental service charges a $20 transportation fee and $30 dollars an hour to rent a canoe.  Write and graph an equation representing the cost, y, of renting a canoe for x hours. 

• y = $50x
• y = $20x + 30
• y = $30x + $20
• $30x + y = $20

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Write a linear equation in the form of y=mx+b

• y = 3x + 5

• y = 2x + 5

• y = 5x - 2

• y = -3x + 5

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TEKS.MATH.A.2C