Interpret Slope and Y-Intercept

What does the slope mean in the context of the problem?

• The cost will increase by $1.40 per topping

• The cost will decrease by $1.40 per topping

• The cost will increase by $1.90 per topping

• The cost will decrease by $1.90 per topping 

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will cost $6.85 if she brings no grandchildren. 

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will cost $2.95 if she brings no grandchildren. 

• Mrs. Franklin's bill will increase by $2.95 for every grandchild she brings. 

• Mrs. Franklin's meal will decrease by $2.95 for every grandchild she brings.

What is the meaning of the slope?

• The cost to get into the fair is $5

• The total cost for the day will increase by $1.75 for every ride you go on.

• The cost to get into the fair is $1.75

• The total cost for the day will increase by $5 for every ride you go on. 

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• The cost per ride is $1.75

• The cost per ride is $5

• The cost to get into the fair is $5

• The cost to get into the fair is $1.75

The slope in this scenario means....

• The total cost of gas

• The cost of gas per gallon

• Amount of gas in the tank to begin with.

• The number of gallons of gas

What is the meaning of the slope?

• Her bill will increase by $2.95 for every grandchild she brings.

• The cost for Mrs. Franklin's meal is $6.85

• Her bill will increase by $6.85 for every grandchild she brings.

• The cost for Mrs. Franklin's meal is $2.95

Compare the initial values and the rates of change.

• The functions have different initial values and different rates of change.

• The rates of change are the same, but the initial values are different.

• The functions have the same initial value, but the rates of change differ.

• The y-intercepts are the same, but the rates of change differ.

What is the meaning of the slope? (Hint: choose two points! Hours rented (x) and amount paid (y))

• The cost will increase by $12 per hour

• The initial fee is $15 before hourly charges

• The cost will increase by $15 per hour

• The initial fee before hourly charges is $12

Select the statement that is true.

• The slope represent the number of cookies in a package.

• The slope represents the total number of calories consumed.

• The slope represents the total number of cookies eaten.

• The slope of the scenario means calories consumed per cookies eaten

What is the meaning of the slope?

• The cost to rent a boat will increase by $12 per hour

• The initial fee is $15 before hourly charges

• The cost will increase by $15 per hour

• The initial fee before hourly charges is $12