Exploring Slope Intercept Word Problems

What is the first step in converting a word problem into slope-intercept form?

• Identify the slope and y-intercept

• Graph the equation

• Write down the given information

• Solve for x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the cell phone bill problem, what does the $35 represent?

• The cost per text

• The total bill

• The flat monthly fee

• The number of texts sent

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

How is the cost per text represented in the cell phone bill equation?

• As the slope

• As the y-intercept

• As a variable

• As a flat fee

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the correct slope-intercept form of the cell phone bill equation?

• B = t + 35

• B = 0.05t + 35

• B = 35 + 0.05t

• B = 35t + 0.05

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the slope-intercept form y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

• The slope

• The constant term

• The x-intercept

• The y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the flat fee charged by the parents for using their car?

• $25

• 8 cents

• 5 cents

• $35

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

How is the cost per mile represented in the car usage cost equation?

• As the y-intercept

• As a flat fee

• As a variable

• As the slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the correct slope-intercept form of the car usage cost equation?

• C = 25 + 0.08m

• C = 0.08m + 25

• C = m + 25

• C = 25m + 0.08

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3