Slope and Y-Intercept in Context

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

• slope

• y-intercept

• linear

• point-slope

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 

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.

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

• 2

• 3

• 5

• Cannot be Determined 

• 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

• A
• B
• C
• D

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.

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

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.