Solving Linear Equations in Word Problems

What is the general form of a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

• y - y1 = m(x - x1)

• ax + by = c

• x = my + b

• y = mx + b

In Carla's bank account problem, what does the y-intercept represent?

• The total amount withdrawn

• The initial balance in the account

• The final balance in the account

• The number of withdrawals

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How many withdrawals does Carla make to deplete her bank account to zero?

• 15

• 25

• 20

• 10

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For Seth's movie pass, what is the equation representing the cost with the pass?

• y = 40 + 1x

• y = 1x + 40

• y = 350x

• y = 40x + 1

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At how many movie attendances does the pass become beneficial for Seth?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 17

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What is the initial fee for Attorney A?

• $250

• $150

• $200

• $175

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Which attorney is cheaper for 26 hours of service?

• Attorney A

• Attorney B

• Both are the same

• Cannot be determined

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What is the rate of change in the draining pool problem?

• 26 gallons per minute

• -50 gallons per minute

• 50 gallons per minute

• -26 gallons per minute

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What is the equation of the draining pool in slope-intercept form?

• y = -26x - 5200

• y = -26x + 5200

• y = 26x - 5200

• y = 26x + 5200

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How many months did Madison have Spotify if she had Netflix for 5 months and spent a total of $96.88?

• 7 months

• 8 months

• 6 months

• 5 months

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