What is another word for "Rate of Change"?
"Rate of Change" is also known as slope
y = 2x + 3
Positive Slope
(5,7) and (3,5)
m = 1
Slope: m = 2
Point: (1,3)
y = 2x + 1
Alyssa has recently been hired as a babysitter.
She will earn $20 per hour for babysitting and will be given a $10 tip before starting.
What is the slope and y-intercept of this situation?
Slope: m = $20 per hour
Y-intercept: b = $10
What is another word for "Initial Value"
y = -3x + 4
Negative Slope
Slope: m = -3
Point: (2,7)
y = -3x + 13
Mia started a savings account with $75 and plans on depositing $30 each month.
What is Jaime's initial value and rate of change?
Initial Value = $30
Rate of Change = $75
What does the "Slope" of a line tell us?
The slope is the steepness of a line.
y = 1/2x - 2
Positive Slope
(0,0) and (10,0)
m = 0
Slope: m = 0
Point: (9,8)
y = 0x + 8 OR y = 8
Target sells a pack of 8 shirts for $68.0
Which store has a lower price for just one shirt? How much does it cost?
One shirt at Target costs $8.50
What does the "Initial Value" of a line tell us?
"Initial Value" tell us the y-value of a line when x = 0
OR
"Initial Value" tells the starting amount of a line.
y = 5
Zero Slope
(5,6) and (18,13)
m = 7/13
Slope: m = 1/2
Point: (-2,4)
y = 1/2x + 5
Mr. Bedolla is going to hire Bob the Builder to build him a house.
For 1 hour of work, Bob the Builder will charge Mr. Bedolla $125.
For 2 hours of work, Bob the Builder will charge Mr. Bedolla $200.
For 3 hours of work, Bob the builder will charge Mr. Bedolla $275.
Create an equation in slope-intercept form that represents the information above.
y = 75x + 50
Define what a "Function" is
A "Function" is an equation that assigns exactly one y-value to exactly one x-value.
x = 7
Undefined Slope
(1,13) and (7,2)
m = -11/6
Slope: m = -3/4
Point: (8,7)
y = -3/4x + 13
Mr. Bedolla decided that he is going to join a painting class. He will first need to pay $50 to begin with for all his material. He will then to pay an additional $35 for every class he attenda.
If he only has $291, how many classes can he attend?
Mr. Bedolla can only attend 6 classess.