Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

The video tutorial guides students through solving word problems using a graphic organizer. It emphasizes understanding variables, coefficients, and the slope-intercept form of equations. The lesson focuses on a babysitting scenario to illustrate these concepts, highlighting the importance of identifying independent and dependent variables. Students are encouraged to use their notes and calculators to solve equations and graph results. The tutorial concludes with a summary and instructions for applying the learned techniques to additional problems.

What is the primary tool used in today's lesson to write equations for word problems?

• Textbook

• Calculator

• Graphic Organizer

• Spreadsheet

In the babysitting problem, what does the flat fee of $3 represent?

• The dependent variable

• The initial charge

• The total cost

• The hourly rate

What is the dependent variable in the babysitting problem?

• Fee

• Rate

• Cost

• Hours

What is the first step in solving a word problem using the graphic organizer?

• Identify the independent and dependent variables

• Write the final equation

• Determine the rate of change

• Solve for a specific value

Which word in the problem indicates the rate of change?

• Flat

• Fee

• Total

• Per

What is the equation derived from the babysitting problem?

• C = 5 + 3H

• C = 5H + 3

• C = 3H + 5

• C = 3 + 5H

What does the slope (m) represent in the babysitting problem?

• The hourly rate

• The total cost

• The flat fee

• The number of hours

How much will Nicole earn if she babysits for 5 hours?

• $25

• $28

• $15

• $20

What is the initial value (b) in the babysitting problem?

• $5

• $8

• $3

• $0

What should you do after writing the equations for all word problems?

• Graph the equations

• Check for errors

• Solve each equation

• Answer the remaining questions in the problems