Linear Equations Assessment
Name_________________________________Date________
Algebra IB
Part 1 Use this situation for questions 1 - 9
Jeremiah plans to go bowling with his friends this weekend. It costs $2 to rent
a pair of bowling shoes and then $0.50 per game throughout the night.
1. Use a linear equation that models y, the total money Jeremiah might
spend bowling x number of games. Write your equation in slope-intercept
form on the line provided:
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2. Use the equation you wrote to create a table of values. Use your equation
to calculate at least three possible costs Jeremiah may have to pay.
3. Draw a graph to represent this situation. Include everything it takes for a
graph like this to be 100% accurate.
4. Did you connect the points with a line? Explain why or why not.
5. Did you draw arrows on both ends of the line? Explain why or why not.
6. Identify the x-intercept of the equation: _________________
7. Identify the y-intercept of the equation: _________________
8. Explain what the x-intercept and y-intercept mean within the context of
this specific problem.
9. Write your equation in standard form and identify A, B, and C. Write your
answers on the lines provided. Show work.
Standard form of the equation: ____________________
A = _________
B = _________
C = _________
Part II: Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
10. Identify the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 0) and (-1, 4)
11. Vivian makes jewelry to raise money to buy some gifts for her family. She charges $4
for bracelets and $5 for earrings. She wants to make at least $60. The equation 4x + 5y
= 60 represents this situation. Answer the following questions about this equation:
a. Is this equation in standard form or slope-intercept form? _____________________
b. What is the slope of this line? ______________
Show Work:
Part III: Standardized Test Practice. Choose the best answer by using math
skills and test-taking strategies. Circle your answer.
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