STAAR Released Questions [2022, 2023]

The graph of a linear function is shown on the coordinate grid. What is the slope of the function? (Answer can be a fraction or a decimal)

The graph of a linear function is shown on the coordinate grid. What is the y-intercept of the function? (Answer must be an ordered pair)

Josh is saving money to buy a computer. He put the initial amount he has saved into a jar. Each month he puts an additional amount of money into the jar. The table shows the linear relationship between the number of months Josh has added money to the jar, x, and the total amount of money in the jar, y.

• The initial amount Josh put in the jar was $225.

• The initial amount Josh put in the jar was $75.

• The amount of money Josh adds to the jar each month is $45.

• The amount of money Josh adds to the jar each month is $60.

The graph of a linear function is shown on the coordinate grid. What is the y-intercept of the graph of this function?

• 3/2

• 4/5

• 5/3

• 4/3

The line graphed on the coordinate grid can be used to determine the number of inches of water added to a swimming pool after different numbers of hours.

Which statement best describes the slope of the graphed line?

• The water is being added at a rate of 0.42 inch per hour.

• The water is being added at a rate of 0.80 inch per hour.

• The water is being added at a rate of 2.40 inches per hour.

• The water is being added at a rate of 1.25 inches per hour.

The value of y is 3 more than twice the opposite of x. Which of these represent this relationship? Select TWO correct answers.

• Equation: y = -2x + 3

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A teacher bought sets of books at a cost of $17.95 per set. The teacher also paid a one-time shipping fee of $22. Which table shows the relationship between the total cost of the books and the number of sets of books the teacher bought?

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The graph of a linear function passes through the points (-2, 70) and (6, -50). Which equation represents the function?

• y = -3/2x + 40

• y = -3/2x + 4

• y = -15x + 4

• y = -15x + 40

Rhonda’s job is to drive a car for a company. Each month she is paid the same salary. She is also paid extra money for the number of miles she drives the car each month. - In July Rhonda drove 640 miles and was paid a total of $3,502.00. - In August Rhonda drove 820 miles and was paid a total of $3,601.00. Which function can be used to find y, the total amount she is paid in a month if she drives x miles?

• y = 5.47x

• y = 4.39x

• y = 0.55x + 3,150

• y = 3,150x + 0.55