Linear Functions Word Problems

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Equation for total cost of x pounds of fruit at Lee's orchard.

Back

y = 2.50x + 3

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Equation for cost to go snowboarding: Resort charges $15/hour + $25 board rental.

Back

y=15x+25

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What is the y-intercept of the line? Options: y = 1/2, y = 1, y = -1/2, y = -1

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y = -1

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What is the y-intercept?

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Is the graph linear, exponential or neither?

Back

Linear

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What is a function?

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Every input has one output.

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A holiday meal costs $12.50 a person plus a delivery fee of $30. Which equation represents the amount a holiday meal costs, including delivery, for x people?

Back

y = 30 + 12.5x 

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Easy Car Rental charges $8.50 an hour plus a rental fee of $25.50. Which equation represents the total charges for x hours? Options: y = 8.5 + 25.5, y = 25.5 + 8.5x, y = 8.5 + 25.5x

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y = 25.5 + 8.5x

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Jerry has $20 and makes $7 per hour. Which equation represents the total amount of money Jerry has after working x hours? Options: y = 7x + 20, y = 7 + 20x, y = 20 + 7

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y = 7x + 20

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Sandra has a $20 iTunes gift card and spends $3 each month. Which equation can be used to find how much money Sandra has on her gift card after x months? Options: y = 3x + 20, y = 3 + 20x, y = -3x + 20, y = -20x + 3

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y = -3x + 20