Unit 2 - Writing Equations from Word Problems

The price, p, of an ice cream is $3.95 plus $0.85 for each topping, t, on the ice cream.

What is the rate of change in the following scenario?

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

A babysitter’s earnings, e, are a function of the number of hours, n, worked at a rate of
$7.25 per hour.

Write the equation that represents the given scenario.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

The price p of a club’s membership is $30 for an enrollment fee and $12 per week w
to be a member.

Write an equation that represents the given scenario.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

A plumber’s fees f are $75 for a house call and $60 per hour h for each hour worked.

Write an equation that represents the given scenario.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

A hot dog d costs $1 more than one-half the cost of a hamburger h.

Which equation below represents the given scenario?

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Kyle is 3 years younger than 3 times his brother’s age. Write a rule that represents
Kyle's age k as a function of his brother’s age b.

Which equation below represents the given scenario?

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Kyleis 3 years younger than 3 times his brother’s age. Write a rule that represents
Kyle's age k as a function of his brother’s age b. How old is Kyle if his brother is 5?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 12

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

A taxicab charges $4.25 for the first mile and $1.50 for each additional mile.

Write the equation that represents the given scenario.

A taxicab charges $4.25 for the first mile and $1.50 for each additional mile.
What is the taxi rate for traveling 12 miles?

• $22.25

• $18.00

• $52.50

• $12