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Linear Equations Exploration

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Linear Equations Exploration

For each question, show your thinking when it helps. Use y = mx + b to identify slope and y-intercept.

Reading Linear Equations

1.In the equation y = mx + b, which statement correctly describes m and b?
  • m is the slope; b is the y-intercept.
  • m is the y-intercept; b is the slope.
  • m is the x-value; b is the y-value.
2.For y = 4x − 3, identify the slope.
  • −3
  • 4
  • 1
3.For y = −2x + 9, what is the y-intercept?

x

y

0

−2

1

1

2

4

3

7

Equations in Context

4.At a coding club, a robot kit costs $6 to rent plus $4 for each hour of use. Write an equation for the total cost y after x hours.
5.Using the robot kit rental details above, find the cost for 7 hours of use.
6.A coding club charges $18 per month for access and a one-time setup fee of $12. In y = 18x + 12, where x is the number of months and y is the total cost, explain what the slope and y-intercept mean.
7.Match each equation with its description.
  • y = 6x + 4
  • y = −3x + 7
  • y = 0.25x
  • The line increases gently and passes through the origin.
  • The line decreases from left to right and crosses the y-axis at 7.
  • The line increases steeply and crosses the y-axis at 4.

Slope and Graphs

8.Choose every statement that is true about the slope of a line.
  • A positive slope means the line rises from left to right.
  • A negative slope means the line falls from left to right.
  • A positive slope always makes a line steeper than a negative slope.
  • The y-intercept determines whether the slope is positive or negative.
9.Create a linear equation in the form y = mx + b and describe a real situation it could represent. State what x and y mean.
Draw a straight line that represents your equation from the previous question.

3 printable pages

  • Linear Equations Exploration, page 1 of 3: Reading Linear Equations, Equations in Context

    Page 1

  • Linear Equations Exploration, page 2 of 3: Slope and Graphs

    Page 2

  • Linear Equations Exploration, page 3 of 3: Draw a straight line that represents your equation from the previous question.

    Page 3

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