Creating Linear Equations from Word Problems

What does the Y intercept represent in a word problem equation?

• The variable that changes over time

• The rate of change

• The total cost after a certain period

• The initial amount or one-time fee

In the gym membership example, what is the slope of the equation?

• $80

• $20

• $40

• $60

For the baby weight gain example, what does the slope represent?

• The baby's birth weight

• The weight loss per month

• The total weight after a year

• The weight gain per month

In the population decrease example, what does a negative slope indicate?

• The population remains constant

• The population is decreasing

• The population is increasing

• The population is fluctuating

What is the initial length of the candle in the candle burning example?

• 12 inches

• 16 inches

• 10 inches

• 14 inches

In the equation y = 3x + 10, what does the number 3 represent?

• The initial fee

• The cost per visit

• The total cost

• The number of visits

In the equation y = 2x - 20, what does the -20 represent?

• The initial cost

• The total earnings

• The cost per bracelet

• The money spent on materials

What does the slope of 15 in the equation L = 15s + 120 represent?

• The number of new sections

• The total length of the pipe

• The length added per new section

• The initial length of the pipe

In the equation y = -2x + 6, what does the -2 represent?

• The initial height of the candle

• The rate at which the candle burns

• The total height of the candle

• The time the candle has been burning

What is the Y intercept in the equation y = 20 + 3x?

• 3

• 20

• 23

• 0