Linear Equation Problems

You are visiting Baltimore, MD and a taxi company charges you a flat fee of $3.00 for using the taxi and $0.75 per mile. Which of the following equations matches the situation?

• 0.75x + 3y = 50

• y = 0.75x + 3

• y = 3x + 0.75

• 3x + 0.75y = 50

• 50 = -0.75x + y

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Evan is going to the 50th state fair this weekend. It costs $10 to enter and each ride is $2. Create a linear function that could be used to determine how many "x" rides Evan can go on.

What does the variable "y" represent?

• the number of rides he goes on

• the total cost of going to the fair

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Bob has $150 in his savings account and saves $40 per month.

• y=150 + 40

• y=40x + 150

• y=150x + 40

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

If Dexter pays $8.90 for his hamburger, how many toppings did he get?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Easy Car Rental charges $8.50 an hour plus a rental fee of $25.50. Which equation represents the total charges for x hours?

• y = 8.5 + 25.5

• y = 25.5 + 8.5x

• y = 8.5 + 25.5x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Sonya has $40 in her lunch account and pays $2 each day to eat lunch. Which equation can be used to find the amount of money Sonya has left on her account after x days?

• y = 40 + 2x

• y = - 2x + 40

• y = 2 + 40x

• y = 2 - 40x

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A man is climbing down from 100 feet high descending 30 feet per minute.

• y = - 30x + 100

• y = 100 + 30x

• y = 100x + 30

• y = 100x - 30

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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 the total cost (C) of a service for m miles of towing.

• y = 8x + 50

• C = 50m +8

• y = 50x + 8

• C = 8m + 50

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Norb is a waiter in a diner.  He earns $4 per hour plus 95% of his tips.  Which equation can be used to determine his salary, S, if he works t hours and earn d dollars in tips?

• S = 4t + 0.95d

• S = 95t + 4d

• S = 0.4t + 9.5d

• S = 4t + 9.5d

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The Bombetta Company wants to send a team of three representatives to a conference. Their budget is $700.00 plus $125.00 per day for expenses. If their total budget cannot exceed $1,400.00, which of the following inequalities expresses this situation?

• 125x + 700 ≥1,400

• 700 + 125x ≤1,400

• 700x + 125 ≤1,400

• 125x - 700 ≤ 1,400

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4B