Write An Equation From Verbal Descriptions Quiz

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#1 of 7: Mild

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

Torin has `$230` in his savings account. He adds `$150` to his account each week during the summer from his part-time job. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to determine the balance of the savings account `(y)` in terms of the number of weeks `(x)`.

#2 of 7: Mild

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

An artist is painting a mural on the side of a building. `6` of the mural's sections have been completed. The artist sets a goal of completing `2` sections per day. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to determine the total number of completed sections `(y)` in terms of the number of days `(x)`.

#3 of 7: Mild

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

Washington Middle School buys `1text{,}200` notebooks to give out to students on the first day of school. Each student will receive `3` notebooks. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to determine how many notebooks will remain `(y)` in terms of the number of students who have received notebooks `(x)`.

#4 of 7: Medium

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

A cold front hits Anchorage at `10` AM and the temperature begins to drop at a rate of `2`°F per hour. The temperature before the cold front was `-8`°F. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to show the temperature `(t)` in Anchorage in terms of the number of hours `(h)`.

#5 of 7: Medium

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

A hiking trail in Death Valley starts at an elevation of `-260` feet and climbs at a rate of `400` feet per mile. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to show the elevation `(e)` based on the number of miles `(m)`.

#6 of 7: Medium

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

Amelia is selling cups of lemonade for `$0.50` each. Amelia had to spend `$20` to buy supplies for her lemonade stand. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to determine the amount of profit she has made `(p)` based on the number of cups of lemonade sold `(c)`.

#7 of 7: Medium

Write an equation from verbal descriptions

Akira is playing a video game with her brother. She is behind by `280` points. She plays a bonus round to try and catch up. In the bonus round, she can score `40` points per gold coin. Write an equation in slope-intercept form to determine how Akira's score compares to her brother's score `(a)` based on the number of gold coins she collects `(g)`.

Writing an equation from verbal descriptions means converting textual descriptions into mathematical equations. Writing an equation from verbal descriptions is an important concept or a skill that needs to be mastered by students in order to perform well in mathematics. Without this skill, a student will face difficulty in solving word problems in complex as well as the basic levels.

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