Exploring Slope Intercept Form Word Problems

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

• The y-intercept

• The total cost

• The slope

• The initial value

In the equation y = 15x + 95 for the school banquet, what does the 95 represent?

• The number of people

• The total cost

• The initial cost

• The cost per person

If Cameron's class sells 250 calendars, what is the total cost of printing them?

• $1225

• $1250

• $500

• $625

What is the equation for the total amount collected if each calendar is sold for $5?

• y = 5x + 500

• y = 5x

• y = 2.5x + 500

• y = 2.5x

What is the profit if Cameron's class sells 250 calendars?

• $625

• $500

• $125

• $750

In Billy's basket painting project, what does the 7.25 represent in the equation y = 7.25x + 14.50?

• The total cost

• The number of baskets

• The cost per basket

• The cost of paint

What is the total cost for painting 4 baskets in Billy's project?

• $14.50

• $29

• $43.50

• $7.25

What is the initial cost for a taxi ride in Baltimore?

• $0.75

• $3.00

• $15.00

• $8.00

How much would a taxi ride cost for 8 miles in Baltimore?

• $6.00

• $15.00

• $9.00

• $3.00

If a taxi ride costs $15, how many miles were traveled?

• 10 miles

• 16 miles

• 20 miles

• 8 miles