PA: 9.slope/function word problems (2025.26)

In the equation y = mx + b, what does the "y" represent? Choose the two best answers.

• the output

• the input

• the independent variable

• the dependent variable

In the equation y = mx + b, what does the "x" represent? Choose the two best answers.

• the dependent variable

• the independent variable

• the input

• the output

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The vocabulary word "per" means to do which operation?

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Terry's Taxi Service charges a $20 scheduling fee and $1.50 per mile to drive you to your destination. Which equation represents this scenario?

• y = 1.5 + 20

• y = 1.5x + 20

• x = 1.5y + 20

• 20 = 1.5x + y

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Mary has $40 in her piggy bank. She decides to add $3 per week to her piggy bank from her allowance. Which equation represents this scenario?

• y = 40 + 3

• y = 40x + 3

• y = 3x + 40

• x = 3y + 40

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The sapling (baby tree) is 6 inches tall. It will grow 2 inches per month for the first year after planting. Which equation represents this scenario?

• x + y = 6

• y = 6 + 2

• y = 2x + 6

• y = 6x + 2

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

You are buying extra large candy bars online. Each candy bar costs $5 and there is a flat rate shipping fee of $3.50. Which equation represents this scenario?

• x + y = 5

• x = 5y + 3.5

• y = 5 + 3.5

• y = 5x + 3.5

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Hazel charges a $5 travel fee and $12 per hour to babysit one child. Which equation represents this scenario.

• y = 12x

• y = 12x + 5

• y = 5x + 12

• y = 17x

John is training for bike-a-thon. He plans to ride his bicycle 18 miles per day. Which equation represents this scenario?

• y = 18

• y = 18x

• x = 18y

• x + y = 18

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Drew's scuba tank was reading 40 cubic feet of air before he began his dive. How many minutes will it take for Drew's scuba tank to be empty?

• 3 minutes

• 0 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 6 minutes