Slope in Real Life

Which individual started with $0?

• Bob: y = 10x + 5

• Bart: y = 5x + 30

• Bill: y = 15x

• Brian: y = 8x + 35

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Suppose that a bike rents for $4 plus $1.50 per hour. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that models this situation.

• y = 4x + 1.50

• y = 1.50x + 4

A canoe rental service charges a $20 transportation fee and $30 dollars an hour to rent a canoe. Write an equation representing the cost of renting a canoe for x hours.

• y = 30x + 20

• y = 20x + 30

• y = 50x

• y = 60x

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Scarlett is on a mission to design the coolest ramp for a skateboard park. She wants the ramp to have a thrilling slope of 4 and make sure it passes through a point that is 2 meters to the left and 5 meters above the ground. Can you help Scarlett find the equation of the line that represents her awesome ramp?

• y = 4x - 13

• y = 4x + 13

• y = 4x - 3

• y = 4x + 3

Rohan and Elijah are on an adventurous bike ride through the hills! They want to track their speed over time on a graph. Which equation best represents the line showing their speed on the graph?

• y= 1/2x

• y= -1/2x

• y = 2x

• y = -2x

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David and Harper are on a mission to track the magical growth of their enchanted plant. The graph shows the height of the plant (in cm) over several weeks. Which equation represents the growth pattern of their magical plant?

• y = 3x + 2

• y = -2x + 3

• y = 2x + 3

• y = -3x + 2

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Abigail and Scarlett are designing a super cool ramp for their skateboard park. The ramp needs to follow a specific slope to ensure it's both fun and safe. Which equation represents the slope of the ramp they're designing?

• y = -1x + 2

• y = 1/2x + 2

• y = 3x -4

• y = -3x +2

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William and Mia are on a mission to track the mysterious temperature drop in their town. They notice that the temperature decreases steadily as time passes. Can you help them write an equation that represents this chilly relationship?

• y = -2x + 2

• y = 2x + 2

• y = 1/2x - 2

• y = -1/2x + 2

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Evelyn is designing a magical garden and wants to create a path that follows a straight line, just like a wizard's wand! The path can be represented by a linear equation. Can you help Evelyn by writing the equation of the line?

• y = -1/3x - 2

• y = 1/3x - 2

• y = 3x - 2

• y = -3x - 2

Emma and Benjamin are on an adventurous hike up a magical hill. For every 3 meters they walk horizontally, they ascend 2 meters vertically. Can you help them find the slope of their enchanted path?

• -2/3

• 3/2

• -3/2

• 2/3

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