Exploring Rational Expressions: Addition and Subtraction

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To solve quadratic equations

• To learn about polynomial functions

• To understand the properties of circles

• To write the equation of a linear function from a real-world problem

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

• The slope or rate

• The y-intercept

• The constant term

• The x-intercept

Which of the following is an example of a rate?

• Fixed amount

• Miles per hour

• Initial fee

• Total cost

In the context of a linear equation, what is the y-intercept?

• The variable term

• The initial or fixed amount

• The slope

• The rate of change

In the car rental problem, what does the $8.50 per hour represent?

• The constant term

• The total cost

• The initial fee

• The rate

In the car rental problem, what does the $25 represent?

• The total cost

• The rate

• The variable term

• The constant term

In the weekly payment problem, what does the $290 represent?

• The amount earned per accessory sold

• The total weekly earnings

• The constant term

• The variable term

In the gym membership problem, what does the $50 represent?

• The initial fee

• The total cost

• The constant term

• The rate per month

In the gym membership problem, what does the $79.50 represent?

• The rate per month

• The total cost

• The initial fee

• The variable term

What is another term for the y-intercept in a linear equation?

• Slope

• Rate

• Variable

• Constant