Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

What form are we using to write linear equation word problems in this video?

• Slope-intercept form

• Standard form

• Point-slope form

• Quadratic form

What does the 'M' in the slope-intercept form represent?

• Input

• Y-intercept

• Slope

• Output

In the context of word problems, what does the 'B' in the slope-intercept form usually represent?

• Rate of change

• Slope

• Starting value

• Time interval

If an airplane is descending at a rate of 2000 feet per minute, what is the slope of the equation?

• 2000

• -2000

• -30000

• 30000

In the bank account example, what is the initial deposit amount?

• $50

• $100

• $500

• $5

What is the slope in the bank account example where $5 is added weekly?

• 5

• 100

• -5

• -100

In the online gaming site example, what is the monthly fee?

• $20

• $5

• $10

• $50

What is the initial startup fee for the online gaming site?

• $20

• $5

• $50

• $10

Which keyword often indicates a rate of change in word problems?

• Sum

• Total

• Each

• Starting

What should you look for to determine if the slope is positive or negative?

• The total amount

• Keywords indicating increase or decrease

• The time interval

• The starting value