Slope and Y-Intercept in Context

In the equation y=mx+b, what does the m represent?

• slope

• y-intercept

• linear

• point-slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What does the slope mean in the context of the problem?

• The cost will increase by $1.40 per topping

• The cost will decrease by $1.40 per topping

• The cost will increase by $1.90 per topping

• The cost will decrease by $1.90 per topping 

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The hamburger will cost $1.90 without any toppings.

• The hamburger will cost $1.40 without any toppings. 

• The cost of the hamburger is $1.90 with one topping

• The cost of the hamburger doesn't change no matter how many toppings there are.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope in the equation y=2x + 3?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• Cannot be Determined 

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

• A
• B
• C
• D

Consider the following word problem. A job opening at Chik Fil A offers to pay $15 per hour plus a $50 hiring bonus.

​ (a)   is the number that repeats (slope)

​ (b)   is the one time fee (y-intercept)

• 15

• 50

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Dorothy loves to make cakes.  The following table shows how the number of eggs that she has left changes as she makes cakes.
What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• She uses 5 eggs for every 2 cakes.

• She started with 47 eggs.

• She uses 47 eggs for every 0 cakes.

• She started with 5 eggs.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What is the meaning of the slope?

• You will receive $4 per paper delivered.

• You will receive $5 per paper delivered

• You will receive $20 per paper delivered

• You will receive $20 for the day

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The weight in the bucket increases by 1 pound per pound of sand.

• Before sand is put in the bucket, it weighs 1 pound.

• The starting weight of the sand is 1 pound.

• The weight in the bucket decreases by 1 pound per pound of sand.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5