Construct Linear Functions

In slope-intercept form (y=mx + b), the b stands for?

• banana

• bike

• y-intercept

• slope

The growth rate of a Saint Bernard puppy is shown on the graph. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The number of math problems Jerry solves is shown on the graph. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the amount of flour remaining after baking loaves of banana bread. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the temperature of an oven as it preheats. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the amount of water that leaks from a pool. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the battery life of a flashlight. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the height of a hot-air balloon over time. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

The table shows the number of lattés Dana prepares in a coffee shop. Assume the relationship between the two quantities is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b

Angelica reads 15 pages of a book each day. In 10 days, she reads 200 pages. Assume the relationship is linear. Find and interpret the rate of change and initial value. Then write the equation of the function in the form y = mx + b, where x represents the number of days and y represents the total number of pages read.