Linear Equations Standard Form Word Problems

This problem:

• gives you a rate of change (slope) and a starting point (y-intercept)

• relates two different objects

• gives you a rate of change (slope) and a sample point (x,y)

This problem:

• gives you a rate of change (slope) and a starting point (y-intercept)

• relates two different objects

• gives you a rate of change (slope) and a sample point (x,y)

To order tickets online to a hockey game, there is a processing fee plus the cost per ticket. The cost for 5 tickets is $102.00 The cost for 8 tickets is $150. What are the two points that we could use to find a linear equation for cost, C, of t tickets?

Based on the question below, what equation format is it written in?

Kate bought $23.40 worth of two types of bird seed. Thistle bird seed sells for $1.60 per pound and Wild bird seed sells for $0.95 per pound. If she bought 12 pounds of wild bird seed, write and solve a linear equation to find the amount of Thistle bird seed she purchased.

• Standard Form

• Point Slope

• Two-Points

• Slope-Intercept

Write a linear equation for the scenario below. DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces.

Kate bought $23.40 worth of two types of bird seed. Thistle bird seed sells for $1.60 per pound and Wild bird seed sells for $0.95 per pound. Write an Equation to find any total amount of pounds of bird seed purchased.

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Write a linear equation in Point-Slope for the scenario below. DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE SLOPE! DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces. Jeff is keeping track of his weight over several weeks. After 2 weeks, he weighs 194 pounds. After 6 weeks, he weighs 186 pounds. Write an Equation to find his total weight after any amount of time. (Use information regarding weight loss after 2 weeks to create your equation).

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A landscape supply business charges $35 to deliver mulch. The cost of the mulch is $29 per cubic yard. Write and Equation to find any total cost.

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Write a linear equation in Point-Slope for the scenario below. DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE SLOPE! DO NOT SOLVE! You MUST use "x" and "y" for your variables. YOU MUST TYPE YOUR VARIABLES. DO NOT type any spaces.

Hallie used a birthday check her mom gave her to start a savings account. She plans to save $25 per month as well. After 9 months, Hallie has $300. Write a linear equation to find the amount of Hallie's savings after any given amount of time.

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Jeff is keeping track of his weight over several weeks. After 2 weeks, he weighs 194 pounds. After 6 weeks, he weighs 186 pounds. How many pounds does Jeff weigh after 12 weeks?

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Hallie used a birthday check her mom gave her to start a savings account. She plans to save $25 per month as well. After 9 months, Hallie has $300. How much was the original check amount from Hallie's mother?

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