Math 8 - Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept

Math 8 - Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.5, HSF.LE.B.5, 8.EE.B.6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in the equation c = 0.20t + 3.50?

Back

The y-intercept represents the initial charge of $3.50 that must be paid upfront before renting the kayak.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the slope represent in the equation c = 0.20t + 3.50?

Back

The slope represents the cost of renting the kayak per minute, which is $0.20.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the meaning of the y-intercept in the context of a burning candle's height?

Back

The y-intercept represents the original height of the candle before it starts burning.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the context of a used car salesman's salary, what does the slope represent?

Back

The slope represents the commission earned per car sold.

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the slope from the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

Back

The slope is the coefficient of x, which is 3/2.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

Back

The y-intercept is the constant term, which is (0, 3).

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate in a linear equation?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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