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Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept in Real-World Contexts

Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept in Real-World Contexts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
7.EE.B.4A, HSF.LE.B.5, HSF-IF.C.7A

Standards-aligned

Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A
,
CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
,
CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A
Mrs. Glenn introduces the concept of slope and y-intercept using various real-world examples. She explains how to interpret these in the context of an ice cream sundae cost function, a fair ride cost function, a moving truck rental, and a savings account growth scenario. Each example illustrates how the y-intercept represents a starting value and the slope indicates a rate of change. The video also includes problem-solving exercises to reinforce understanding.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the y-intercept represent in the ice-cream sundae cost function?

Base price of the sundae

Total cost of the sundae

Cost per topping

Total number of toppings

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does each topping cost?

$1.25

$0.50

$0.75

$1.00

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Cory's sundae cost $6, how many toppings did he choose?

3

6

5

4

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base cost to enter the fair?

$6

$5

$4

$3

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does each ride cost at the fair?

$2.25

$1.50

$1.75

$2.00

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many rides did Darryl go on if he spent $19?

9

8

7

6

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the slope represent in Liam's truck rental equation?

Total cost

Total miles driven

Cost per mile

Daily fee

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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