Writing Equations for Word Problems —a a, tery Su i to ; 3helr Word Problems in Slope-intercept Form y=mx +h) When a word problem involves a constant rate or speed and a fixed (initial) amount, you ean write a linear equation (in the form y= mx +b) to represent the problem. To do this: ‘© Identify the value that represents the slope, m: (the rate), ‘© And the value that represents 6, the y-intercept: (initial or beginning value) —g-in 1. Youre vissing Bakimore, MD anda taxi company charges af 009885 00 for using he ta and 80-75 per mile. rq@te’s/op 2) Bae cos “aa fineion of Number of oniles Sutpur TAPS TCindependenty ‘A. Write an equation that you could use to find the cost of the taxi ride in Baltimore, MD, Let x represent the number of miles and y represent the total cost B. How much would a taxi ride for 8 miles cost?

3. Amairplane 30,000 feet above the ground begins descending at the rate of 2000 feet per minute. Assume the plane continues at the same rate of descent. The plane’s height (4) and minutes (®) above the ground are related to each other. 30,000 is inital value (y-intereel ~2000 €+ per min is slope ~ ‘A. Write an equation to model the situation. Use h for height and ¢ for time in minutes. height is a Functeon of fine B. Find the altitude of the plane after 5 miftutes. A= =8000 € + 30,000 2000 CS) +3900 = 10,000 + 30,000 20,000 +.Word Problems using a Point and the slope L ‘When a word problem involves a constant rate or speed and gives a relationship at some point in time between each variable, a linear equation can be written by: ‘* Substituting the rate for the slope (m) + Substituting the values in the relationship (ordered pair) for x and y, ‘© Calculating the y-intercept (initial value) and then writing the equation, 4. While on vacation in Washington DC, the cab ride for the Dulles airport to the hotel is 15 miles. The total cost of the eab ride was $25.50, The cabbie charges S150 per mile for the entire trip eS What is the rate (slope) /» SO Ee sega C ES) What are the independeni(X) and dependent(y) variables? (6 yf iS as. A. Write an equation to that can be used to determine how much a eab ride would cost anywhere in Washington DC. apt YW B, What isthe fixed (nial) aout ofthe eb ide that gets add to the per mile rate? $2.00 C. How much does it cost to travel 7 miles in a cab? a |.S0(7) # 3.00 4s J0.S0 +3.09 > HI2SO 0462) Jope 5. Marty is spending money at the average raie of $3 per day. After 14 days he has $68 left. “The amount left depends on the number of days that have passed. ; a eS qaautted What is the rate (slope)? 3 C re ‘What are the independeni(x) and dependent(y) variables? (x,y) 4 68) use ~) ang ~ A, Write an equation forthe situation, =X tb ‘Substitute G8 =3(M) +b cts 3 632-4A+b B, Find the amount of money he began with. sb / (>) tea ty H10= b C. How much money does Marty ee 9 days? yroG +110 : eee te) = FQ™® lett a ne 4 dowsMore Word Problems using two points Sometimes instead of giving a rate, a word problem gives two relationships at different points in time between variables. This kind of problem is giving you two points. «First, identify the independent (x) and dependent (y) variables and write two ordered ates _——— Caleulate the Slope m Ay ‘Then use the slope (m) and one of the points to find the y-intereept (b) by substituting x, y and m into the equation (y = mx + 6) and solve for b. Write the equation. 7. ‘The math department sponsors a Math Family Fun Night each year. In the first year, there were 35 participants. In the third year, there were 57 participants. ha cticcpant Cee tacien ar The Year ‘A. White an equation to predict how many partipants (p) at any given year (0. cnt re Osi CH = B. How many evene are predicted for the 5" year’? be po AY. (69-38) on 3) y. 2 te Ax =I 2 mx + fe ets Sy) ) wn i‘ 22 352 G+ eee ase IS i uit aid oY 8. ‘Suppose a $-minute overseas call costs $5.91 and a 10-minute call costs $10.86. The cost of the call and the length of the call are refated. The cost of each minute is constant Co Si isa:finetion of ih: of mates. ‘A. What is the cost, c, ofa call of ¢ minutes duration? (Write the equation using given variables) COR Guttcanttin Oey B. How long can you talk on the phone if you have $12 to spenatdins noted) , i q 0.99xrb —® ote (5, 5.91) aoe Gl 16 of =0,99(s)46 ak AX = oe 10.36 a 591 = 9.95 76 ee ) Bato ~4.9>, wee ® I2= oni +056 oie s Cote = b Dypnt co agge | PO 59 per 1104 ‘ re na) Silane ie asPractice. hial yelve \ly-satercelt (0, Scum ) Lynn is tracking the progress of her plant’s growth. Today the plant is S cm high. The plant grows 1.5 cm per day. /spe (rete) ae aa A. Write an equation that represents the plants height ater any given number of days =aes B. How tall is the plant after 9 days? tno aoe =16lyr ae 8 SAS y (lesen ) oe g-ntercepT A plane loses altitude at the rate of 'Sineters per second. It begins with an aftoude of 8500 meters. The plane’s altitude is a function of the number of seconds that pass. ‘A. Write an equation modeling this situation. SX +8soo 3. Use your eatin find out how ch wil pas bre the lan wl land (int what the altitude when the plane lands?) "C= Sy bBSOO ERISICES CK =A 700 second « i 2.29.3 mins tes An internet service provider charges $18 pet mdi pan ial set-up fee. One customer paid atotal of $81 after 2 months of service. (3. 2 L Us(8x+b gi zie) +b A. Write an equation modeling this situation. me yeu BNF 2 eh B. What is the initial set-up fee? SYS 3 Be C. How much does it cost after 5 months of service? 4s 12{s)+¥g ws = g07% LBS) joPinboriptie, You paid tottfor ) Your gym membership costs $33 per month after an pe $228 ater, C6 gate A. Write an equation that gives you the t6tal)post related to the months of your gym membership. © Find the total cost after 9 months. ee 33% ¥ an 33x+ 30 32 33(v)+ = Soar 20 | 283° /98+b 4307 [30 = } All tickets for a concert are the same price. The ticket agency adds a fixed fee to every order. ‘person who orders skets pays S93. A person who orders 3 tickets pays $57 a5 23,39, A. Write an equation relating the total cast to the number of tickets purchased, =" NK ON B, How much do 4 tickets mete) > * yr ecd rat te Poe (4325) 8 & Ax 6-3 3? > 3G, 1b a 2 t o!