Linear Equations Word Problems

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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Shavonda Gates
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Based on the question below, what equation format is it written in?
Kate bought $23.40 worth of two types of bird seed. Thistle bird seed sells for $1.60 per pound and Wild bird seed sells for $0.95 per pound. If she bought 12 pounds of wild bird seed, write and solve a linear equation to find the amount of Thistle bird seed she purchased.
Standard Form
Point Slope
Two-Points
Slope-Intercept
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4
CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1
CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Based on the question below, what equation format is it written in?
Jeff is keeping track of his weight over several weeks. After 2 weeks, he weighs 194 pounds. After 6 weeks, he weighs 186 pounds. Write and solve a linear equation to find Jeff's weight after 12 weeks.
Standard Form
Point Slope
Two-Points
Slope-Intercept
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Based on the question below, what equation format is it written in?
A landscape supply business charges $35 to deliver mulch. The cost of the mulch is $29 per cubic yard. Write and solve a linear equation to find the cost of having 6 cubic yards of mulch delivered to a site.
Standard Form
Point Slope
Two-Points
Slope-Intercept
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2
CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Based on the question below, what equation format is it written in?
Hallie used a birthday check her mom gave her to start a savings account. She plans to save $25 per month as well. After 9 months, Hallie has $300. Write and solve a linear equation to find the original check amount from Hallie's mother.
Standard Form
Point Slope
Two-Points
Slope-Intercept
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2
CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3
5.
MATH RESPONSE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Write a linear equation for the scenario below. DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces.
Kate bought $23.40 worth of two types of bird seed. Thistle bird seed sells for $1.60 per pound and Wild bird seed sells for $0.95 per pound. Write an Equation to find any total amount of pounds of bird seed purchased.
Mathematical Equivalence
ON
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2
6.
MATH RESPONSE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Write a linear equation in Point-Slope for the scenario below. DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE SLOPE! DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces.
Jeff is keeping track of his weight over several weeks. After 2 weeks, he weighs 194 pounds. After 6 weeks, he weighs 186 pounds. Write an Equation to find his total weight after any amount of time. (Use information regarding weight loss after 2 weeks to create your equation).
Mathematical Equivalence
ON
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
7.
MATH RESPONSE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Write a linear equation for the scenario below. DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces.
A landscape supply business charges $35 to deliver mulch. The cost of the mulch is $29 per cubic yard. Write and Equation to find any total cost.
Mathematical Equivalence
ON
Tags
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2
CCSS.HSF.BF.A.1
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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