Solving Slope Intercept Word Problems

The video tutorial by Dee, a math professor, focuses on solving algebraic word problems using the slope-intercept form. It begins with an introduction to the concept of phobia related to word problems and provides strategies to overcome it. The tutorial includes solving two word problems: one about babysitting costs and another about computer depreciation. Dee shares a personal story about overcoming a phobia, emphasizing the importance of approaching word problems with a positive mindset.

What is the word of the day introduced in the video?

• Apprehension

• Phobia

• Slope

• Intercept

What does the variable 'Y' represent in the slope-intercept equation?

• Intercept

• Output

• Slope

• Input

In the slope-intercept equation, what does 'M' stand for?

• Input

• Slope

• Intercept

• Output

Which keyword is commonly associated with the variable X in word problems?

• Times

• Minus

• Plus

• Per

In the babysitting example, what is the slope of the equation?

• 3

• 5

• 28

• 8

What is the y-intercept in the babysitting example?

• 8

• 28

• 5

• 3

How much will she make if she babysits for 5 hours?

• $28

• $25

• $20

• $15

In the computer depreciation example, what is the initial value of the computer?

• $1500

• $1200

• $900

• $200

What is the slope in the computer depreciation example?

• 1200

• -1200

• 200

• -200

What is the value of the computer after 4.5 years?

• $300

• $400

• $200

• $100