Question

Which scenario best matches the linear relationship expressed in the equation y = 13.50x + 300?

Bobby has $300 in the yearbook fund and spends $13.50 on each yearbook.
Bobby has $13.50 in the yearbook fund and spends $300 on each yearbook.
Bobby has $300 in the yearbook fund and earns $13.50 for each yearbook sold.
Bobby has $13.50 in the yearbook fund and earns $300 for each yearbook sold.

Answer 1

13.50 is being added to the fund each time a yearbook is sold.
So which one do you think is correct?

Answer 2

x = number of yearbooks sold

Answer 3

b

Answer 4

no - the fund is 300 dollars

Answer 5

D

Answer 6

no - D says he has 13.50 in the fund

Answer 7

the fund has 300 dollars in it before any books are sold

Answer 8

B

Answer 9

sorry A

Answer 10

no you are guessing

Answer 11

c

Answer 12

yes its c because theres 300 in the fund and its + 13.50x meaning the money is earned and added to the fund

Answer 13

Which scenario best matches the linear relationship shown in the table?


Days Dollars
0 76
2 48
4 20
6 −8
Kathryn had $76 and spent $28 each day.
Kathryn had $76 and earns $14 per day.
Kathryn had $76 and spent $14 each day.
Kathryn spends $28 each day.

Answer 14

one more

Answer 15

do you see? he is selling the books - the miney is coming in noi going out - hence the +13.50x