Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.6, 6.EE.B.6, 8.F.B.4

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.B.6
,
CCSS.6.EE.B.6
,
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
,
CCSS.8.F.A.3
,
The video tutorial discusses writing equations for a fundraising problem involving selling t-shirts and caps. It introduces variables for unknowns, formulates a profit equation, and provides examples of calculating profit. The video also explains different forms of linear equations, focusing on converting standard form to slope-intercept form for graphing purposes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three unknown variables in the problem of eighth graders selling t-shirts and caps?

Number of t-shirts, number of caps, and total cost

Number of t-shirts, number of caps, and revenue

Number of t-shirts, number of caps, and profit

Number of t-shirts, number of caps, and total sales

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the profit equation derived from the number of t-shirts and caps sold?

P = 10s + 5c

P = 10s - 5c

P = 5s - 10c

P = 5s + 10c

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the students sell 30 t-shirts and 50 caps, what is their total profit?

$500

$700

$650

$600

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much profit do the students make if they sell 15 t-shirts and 10 caps?

$150

$125

$100

$175

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the profit when 12 t-shirts and 20 caps are sold?

$240

$200

$260

$220

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which form of linear equation is most natural when the values of one variable depend on another?

Exponential form

Quadratic form

Slope-intercept form

Standard form

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

y = mx + b

ax + by = c

y = ax + b

ax + by = 0

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