Creating Equations From Problems

For babysitting, Nicole charges a flat fee of $3, plus $5 per hour. Write an equation for the cost, y, after x hours of babysitting.

Rufus collected 100 pounds of aluminum cans to recycle. He plans to collect an additional 25 pounds each week. Write and graph the equation for the total pounds, y, of aluminum cans after x weeks.

An attorney charges a fixed fee on $250 for an initial meeting and $150 per hour for all hours worked after that. Write an equation in slope-intercept form.

To check out a customer, a grocery store cashier needs 2 seconds to scan each item being purchased, as well as 30 seconds to process payment. Write an equation that shows how the total time in seconds.

A plumber charges $25 for a service call plus $50 per hour of service. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the cost, y, after x hours of service.

For her grandfather's birthday, Valeria is baking cupcakes. With every egg she can find, she can bake 6 cupcakes. Write an equation that shows how the total number of cupcakes Valeria can bake per egg.

Suppose that the water level of a river is 34 feet and that it is receding at a rate of 0.5 foot per day. Write an equation for the water level, y, after x days

A video rental store charges a $20 membership fee and $2.50 for each video rented. Write and graph a linear equation (y=mx+b) to model this situation.

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