Slope-Intercept Form Word Problems Challenge

Why is it important to keep working hard until the end of the semester?

• To get a good semester grade on your transcript

• To impress your friends

• To avoid extra homework

• To get a summer vacation

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• The input value

• The total cost

• The slope

• The y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form equation y = mx + b?

• The starting value or y-intercept

• The output value

• The slope

• The input value

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In a word problem, what keyword often indicates the slope (m) in the equation?

• Total

• Sum

• Per

• Initial

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If a dancing club has a $30 startup fee and a $4 monthly fee, what is the slope-intercept form of the equation?

• y = 4 + 30x

• y = 30x + 4

• y = 4x + 30

• y = 30 + 4x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For an online learning community with a $20 startup fee and a $5 monthly fee, what is the correct equation?

• y = 20 + 5x

• y = 5 + 20x

• y = 5x + 20

• y = 20x + 5

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

If a bike rental costs $4 plus $1.50 per hour, what is the equation in slope-intercept form?

• y = 4x + 1.50

• y = 1.50x + 4

• y = 4 + 1.50x

• y = 1.50 + 4x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Using the equation y = 1.50x + 4, what is the total cost to rent a bike for 4 hours?

• $8

• $10

• $12

• $6

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

For a calendar printing project with a $500 flat fee and $2.50 per calendar, what is the equation?

• y = 2.50 + 500x

• y = 2.50x + 500

• y = 500x + 2.50

• y = 500 + 2.50x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

If a taxi company charges a $3 flat fee and $0.75 per mile, what is the total cost for 18 miles?

• $16.50

• $18.50

• $13.50

• $12.50

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2