Practice - Applications of Linear Functions
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Practice Questions
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Write the equation of a linear function where a taxi charges a flat fee of $6 and $3 per kilometer.
💡 Hint: Identify the fixed cost and variable cost.
If a plant grows 2 cm each day, what is the linear function that describes its height after x days, starting at 6 cm?
💡 Hint: Combine the growth rate with the initial height.
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Interactive Quizzes
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If a taxi charges $10 base fee and $2 per kilometer, what is the proper function for total cost?
💡 Hint: Identify the components of a linear function here.
True or False: The slope of the line represents the fixed cost in a linear function.
💡 Hint: Think about what each part of the function represents.
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Challenge Problems
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A gym charges a monthly fee of $30 plus $2 for each class attended. Write a function for the total cost after x classes.
💡 Hint: Combine the monthly fee with the per-class cost.
A research study claims that a substance's temperature decreases linearly from its boiling point over time. If it starts at 100 degrees Celsius and drops to 80 degrees in 10 minutes, write a function to model its temperature over time.
💡 Hint: Identify the initial temperature and the rate of change.
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