Solving Equations
Solve x + 2 = -5
x = -7
Gas costs $3 per gallon. How much gas can you get for $42?
14 gallons
y = 2x + 3.
What is y if x is 12?
y = 27
Assume a constant rate of change.
x | 4 | 5 | 6
y | 16 | ?? | 22
19
Name the TOP 5 best selling candies in the USA. (Most correct gets the points)
5. Hot Tamales, 4. Starburst, 3. M&Ms, 2. Skittles, 1. Reese's
Solve y/4 = 16
y = 64
Trevor runs 14 laps around the track per week (7 days). How many laps does he run in a year (365 days)?
730 laps
Halloween is October 31st. On which TWO days is Dia de los Muertos celebrated?
November 1st and 2nd
Assume a constant rate of change.
x | 4 | 5 | 6
y | -16 | ?? | -28
-22
(see responses)
Solve 2x + 3 = 15
x = 6
I paid $6.95 for a carton of 12 eggs. What is the price per egg?
$0.58 per egg
It takes me two minutes to get my math binder out, then three minutes to do each homework problem. Write a function rule that finds the time needed to complete X problems.
y = 3x + 2
What was the weight of the largest pumpkin ever grown in the USA (in pounds)?
2,819 pounds
(more than a large horse!)
Sketch a parabola.
For double points, write a function rule that creates a parabola.
(See graphs)
Any rule that contains x^2.
Solve 6 - x - 3 = 4x - 12
x = 3
List as many things as you can that VAMPIRES are afraid of.
Garlic, Sunlight, Running Water, Stakes, Crosses, Not being invited inside
Sketch a graph of y = -2x + 1. Plot at least three points.
(See Graphs)
Assume a constant rate of change.
x | 0 | -2 | 2
y | 1.5 | 3.5 | ??
y = -0.5
List at least four things that are needed for a complete graph.
Title, axes, labels, units, consistent scale, data values, etc.
Come up with a group halloween costume for your team.
Anything!
Annie can bounce 15 ping pong balls in the same time it takes Ben to bounce 12.
How many balls could Ben bounce in the time it takes Annie to bounce 120 ping pong balls?
96 ping pong balls
At Culvers, an 8 piece tender MEAL costs $11.79. A 4 piece tender MEAL costs $6.99. A drink and fries are included in the cost of a meal.
What's the cost of a single tender?
$1.20
Assume a constant rate of change.
x | 10 | 11 | 15
y | 6 | ?? | 16
y = 8