Interpret Y Intercept and Slope

Select all the statements that are true.

• " Cookies eaten" is the input

• "Calories Consumed" is the output

• The point (6,320) means 320 cookies eaten and 6 calories consumed

• The slope of the scenario means calories consumed per cookies eaten

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will cost $6.85 if she brings no grandchildren. 

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will cost $2.95 if she brings no grandchildren. 

• Mrs. Franklin's bill will increase by $2.95 for every grandchild she brings. 

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will decrease by $2.95 for every grandchild she brings.

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

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The cost per ride is $1.75

• The cost per ride is $5

• The cost to get into the fair is $5

• The cost to get into the fair is $1.75

The function C(m)=2.25+0.75m represents the total cost (C) you have to pay to take a cab m miles. What is the meaning of the slope?

• The cost of the trip will increase by $0.75 per mile. 

• You will have to pay $2.25 before you travel any miles. 

• You will have to pay $0.75 before you travel any miles.

• The cost of the trip will increase by $2.25 per mile.

The function C(m)=2.25+0.75m represents the total cost (C) you have to pay to take a cab m miles. What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The cost of the trip will increase by $0.75 per mile. 

• You will have to pay $2.25 before you travel any miles. 

• You will have to pay $0.75 before you travel any miles.

• The cost of the trip will increase by $2.25 per mile.

The height (H in inches) of a candle is represented by the linear function: H(t)=-0.25t+6, where t represents the time passed in hours. What is the meaning of the slope?

• The height of the candle will decrease by 0.25 inches per hour

• The height of the candle will increase by 0.25 inches per hour.

• The candle is 6 inches tall before it is lit. 

• The candle is 0.25 inches tall before it is lit. 

The height (H in inches) of a candle is represented by the linear function: H(t)=-0.25t+6, where t represents the time passed in hours. What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The height of the candle will decrease by 0.25 inches per hour

• The height of the candle will increase by 0.25 inches per hour.

• The candle is 6 inches tall before it is lit. 

• The candle is 0.25 inches tall before it is lit. 

What is the meaning of the y-intercept? (Hint: what would the amount be for 0 hours?)

• The cost will increase by $12 per hour

• The initial fee is $15 before hourly charges

• The cost will increase by $15 per hour

• The initial fee before hourly charges is $12

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• Colby's initial deposit was $100. 

• Colby's initial deposit was $150

• Colby is adding $5 per week

• Colby is adding $10 per week