Interpreting Linear Tables and Graphs

What does the y-intercept represent in this situation?

• The starting cost of fence installation is $150.

• The starting cost of fence installation is $100.

• The starting cost of fence installation is $0.

What is the slope?

• 75

• 25

• 5

What does the slope mean in this situation?

• After the starting cost, each feet of fence costs $75.00.

• After the starting cost, each feet of fence costs $25.

• I have no idea, and I really should be going to office hours.

What is the equation that represents this situation?

What is the y-intercept?

• 0

• 15

• 50

What is the slope?

• 1/25

• -1/25

• 25

• -25

What is the meaning of the slope in this situation?

• They can drive 25 miles on 1 gallon of gas.

• They can drive 50 miles on 1 gallon of gas.

• I really need to go to get help from my teacher.

What is the equation that represents this situation?

True/False: The point (1,0.5) means mix 0.5 quart of red paint with 1 quart of green paint.

• True

• False

True/False: The point (2,1) means to mix 1 quart of green paint with 2 quarts of red paint.

• True

• False