Linear Equations 13

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What is a linear equation?

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What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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How do you write the equation for a situation with a flat fee and a variable cost?

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Given a flat fee of $3.00 and a cost of $0.75 per mile, write the equation for the total cost (y) after x miles.

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If a service has a flat fee of $50 and charges $8 per mile, what is the equation for the total cost (C) after m miles?

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What is the equation for a situation with a startup fee and a monthly fee?

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If a startup fee is $20 and a monthly fee is $5, write the equation for the total cost (y) after x months.

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How do you identify the y-intercept from an equation?

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The y-intercept represents the initial fee of $25.