Writing Linear Equations

Question 1

The slope of the line is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–7/8

Question 2

When the point (7, –4) is used, the point-slope form of the line is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y+ 4 = (–7/8)(x – 7)

Question 3

The slope-intercept form of the line is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y = (–7/8)x + (17/8)

Question 4

Pedro works as a newspaper deliverer. He receives a base pay plus an additional amount per newspaper delivered. Last week, Pedro delivered 5 newspapers and earned $37.50. This week, he delivered 20 newspapers and earned $75. Let x equal the number of newspapers Pedro delivers and y be the earnings he receives in dollars. Which linear function models the scenario?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

g(x) = 2.5x + 25

Question 5

Which equations represent a line that passes through the points given in the table? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y – 2 = –(x + 10); y – 1 = –(x + 4); y = –x +

Question 6

What is the equation of the line in slope-intercept form?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

y = x +

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