Interpreting Linear Functions Real World Examples

Which equation shows the number of bottles left after x days?
A family buys a case of water with 48 bottles and drinks 5 bottles per day.

• y = 48x + 5
• y = -5 + 48x
• y = -5x - 48
• y = 48 - 5x

Dorothy loves to make cakes.  The following table shows how the number of eggs that she has left changes as she makes cakes.
What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• She uses 5 eggs for every 2 cakes.
• She started with 47 eggs.
• She uses 47 eggs for every 0 cakes.
• She started with 5 eggs.

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The weight in the bucket increases by 1 pound per pound of sand.
• Before sand is put in the bucket, it weighs 1 pound.
• The starting weight of the sand is 1 pound.
• The weight in the bucket decreases by 1 pound per pound of sand.

You and your friends plan to attend the county fair this weekend.  Admission to the fair is $5 and the cost per ride is $0.50.  How many rides can you go on if you have $20?

• 20 rides
• 30 rides
• 40 rides
• 50 rides

If I join the gym for a start up fee of $40 and monthly fee of $10, what equation models this?

• y = 10x - 40
• y = 40x + 10
• y = 10x + 40
• y = 40x - 10

The amusement park charges $20 to get in plus $1.50 per ride. Which linear equation below represents this relationship.

• y=1.5+20x

• y=1.5x + 20

• y = 20x + 1.5

• y= 21.5x

Which panda is growing faster?

• Mochi
• Kappa
• Po the dragon warrior
• Jack Black

Which company shows a greater rate of change?

• Water's Edge Rafts
• Ryan's Rafts

The total cost (y) at an amusement park can be modeled by y=1.5x+20 where x is the number of rides you ride. What is the entrance fee?

• 1.5

• 200

• 0

• 20

The total cost (y) at an amusement park can be modeled by y=1.5x+20 where x is the number of rides you ride. What is the price per ride?

• 1.5

• 21.5

• 0

• 20