Writing Linear Equations from Word Problems

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a linear equation?
Back
A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?
Back
The slope (m) 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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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x is 0. It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you write a linear equation from a word problem?
Back
Identify the variables, determine the relationship between them, and express that relationship in the form of a linear equation.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation for a service charge plus hourly rate?
Back
y = mx + b, where y is the total cost, m is the hourly rate, x is the number of hours, and b is the initial service charge.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, what do x and y represent?
Back
x represents the independent variable, and y represents the dependent variable.
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CCSS.6.EE.C.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the coefficients in a linear equation?
Back
Coefficients indicate the strength and direction of the relationship between the variables. The coefficient of x (slope) shows how much y changes for a unit change in x.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
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