Variables and Terms
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Rise to the Run
Little Story For You
Miss Brinkman, who?
100
A letter or symbol that represents a number is called what?
A variable.
100
Solve this equation for x: 5x + 2 = 2x + 23
x = 7
100
What is the slope in this equation? y = -9x + 11
m = -9
100
What is the rate of change (slope) in this linear model?
Aaron Rodgers has played for the Packers from 2005 to 2009 and each season he is able to add about 1 yard per pass play. In 2009 he was able to pass an average of 8 yards per play. Let t = 0 represent 2005.
100
How many half-marathons has Miss Brinkman ran?
3
200
What are like terms?
Terms that have the same variables, and constants. Ex: 2x and 5x; 4 and -9; and 3m and 9m
200
Solve this equation for x: 6x + 10 = 65 + x
x = 11
200
Find the slope between these two points: (0, 8) and (-1, 10)
m = -2
200
A man walked from a valley at an elevation of 0ft (sea level), to the top of a hill 111 ft above sea level. By how many feet did he increase his elevation? Assign a variable to what you are looking for (you do NOT need to come up with an equation)
f = # of feet man increased
200
How many brothers/sisters does Miss Brinkman have? DOUBLE POINTS: If you know the name(s).
1 brother named John
300
What are the like terms in this equation? 5x + 3y + 9 + 8x + 4m + 12x
5x and 8x and 12x
300
Solve this equation for x: 5(x + 7) = 3(x + 1)
x = - 16
300
What is the slope of a vertical line?
The slope is undefined.
300
A student works at a job which plays $5.00 per hour. This week the student also received a bonus of $75. If the total pay for the week was $200, how many hours did the student work? Assign a variable to what you are looking for AND create an equation.
h = # of hours student worked Equation: 5h + 75 = 200
300
What is Miss Brinkman's middle name? (Hint, it's seasonal)
Noel
400
Combine like terms in this expression: 3a + 4b + 3 + -7a + 5b + 10
-4a + 9b + 13
400
Solve this equation for x: -4(x - 1) + 4 = 2x - 10
x = 3
400
What do you know about parallel slopes? What is the parallel slope to this equation y = -3x + 5?
They are the same, m = -3.
400
Four friends are dining in a restaurant decide to split the bill evenly between them. Each person will pay $10.00. How much is the total bill? Assign a variable to what you are looking for AND come up with an equation. b/4 = $10.00 OR b = $10 x 4
b = total bill.
400
What instrument did Miss Brinkman play in middle school and high school?
The Violin
500
In the following equation, explain what m and b stand for? y = mx + b
m represents slope and b represents the y-intercept
500
Solve the equation for W: A = LW
A/L = W
500
What do you know about perpendicular slopes? What is the perpendicular slope to this equation y = 4x + 5?
Perpendicular slopes are opposite reciprocals, m = -1/4.
500
You are buying brats and hot dogs for a barbecue. Brats cost $2.00 per pound and hot dogs cost $3.00 per pound. You have $36 to spend. Create a linear equation to represent the different number of combinations of brats and hot dogs you can have?
2x + 3y = 36
500
What sports did Miss Brinkman play in high school?
Volleyball, Softball, Cross Country, Track
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