Linear Equation Word Problems

The local service center advertises that it charges a flat fee of $50 plus $8 per mile to tow a vehicle. Write an equation that represents this.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

Speedy Boat Rental charges a $15 deposit fee plus $2 for each hour of use to rent a paddle boat.  Write an equation to rent the boat for x hours.

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

Bob's Plumbing charges $15 per hour plus a service fee of $40 for coming out to your house. Write an equation that models this situation.

Scott's Automotive charges $35 for each car plus $7 per hour. How many cars were worked on if Kylie was charged $63.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

A plumber charges $50 to make a house call. He also charges $25 per hour for labor.

How much would it cost for 2.5 hours of labor?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Your new job is at the Custom T Shop, where T Shirts are printed to order. For each order, Custom T Shop charges $8 per shirt plus a one time set up fee of $15, represented by the equation y=8x+15

How much would 50 shirts cost?

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

The rental rate at Rent A Wreck is $30 per day plus $0.25 per mile driven.

How much would a 100 mile rental cost?

A T-shirt design company charges your team an initial fee of $25 to create the team's design. Each t-shirt printed with your design costs an additional $8. The equation for this situation is y = 8x + 25. Interpret the y-intercept in context.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

The temperature where Cally lives is 73℉ and is falling 2℉ per hour. Set up an equation that can be used to determine how many hours (x) it will take for the temperature to drop to 65℉?

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3