Writing Linear Equations from a Word Problem

Use the values for m and b to write an equation for Greta’s costs in the form y = mx + b

slope = 3 and y-intercept = 15

Li is making beaded necklaces. For each necklace, she uses 27 spacers, plus 5 beads per inch of necklace length. Write an equation to find how many beads Li needs for each necklace.

Identify the input variable (x)

Li is making beaded necklaces. For each necklace, she uses 27 spacers, plus 5 beads per inch of necklace length. Write an equation to find how many beads Li needs for each necklace.

Identify the output variable (y)

Li is making beaded necklaces. For each necklace, she uses 27 spacers, plus 5 beads per inch of necklace length. Write an equation to find how many beads Li needs for each necklace.

Identify the slope (m) and y-intercept (b)