Solving Linear Equations: Variable on One Side Answers

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On a number line, a number, b, is located the same distance from 0 as another number, a, but in the opposite direction. The number b varies directly with the number a. For example b = 2 when a = –2. Which equation represents this direct variation between a and b?

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A
b = –a
B
–b = –a
C
b – a = 0
D
b(–a) = 0
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On a coordinate plane, 2 lines are shown. Line C D has points (negative 2, 4) and (0, negative 4). Line F G has points (negative 4, 0) and (4, 2).

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A
They are perpendicular because their slopes are equal.
B
They are perpendicular because their slopes are negative reciprocals.
C
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are equal.
D
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are negative reciprocals.
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The velocity of an object in meters per second varies directly with time in seconds since the object was dropped, as represented by the table.

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A
4.9
Option A
B
9.8
Option B
C
10.2
Option C
D
19.6
Option D
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Which equation represents the line that passes through (–6, 7) and (–3, 6)?

A
y = –x + 9
Option A
B
y = –x + 5
Option B
C
y = –3x – 11y
D
y = –3x + 25
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On a coordinate plane, 2 lines are shown. Line H J has points (negative 4, negative 2) and (0, 4). Line F G has points (negative 4, 1) and (0, negative 2).

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A
They are perpendicular because their slopes are equal.
B
They are perpendicular because their slopes are negative reciprocals.
C
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are equal.
D
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.
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Tickets to a basketball game can be ordered online for a set price per ticket plus a $5.50 service fee. The total cost in dollars for ordering 5 tickets is $108.00. Which linear function represents c, the total cost, when x tickets are ordered? (A service fee is a single fee applied to the total, no matter the number of tickets purchased).

A
c(x) = 5.50 + 20.50x
B
c(x) = 5.50x + 20.50
C
c(x) = 5.50 + 21.60x
D
c(x) = 5.50x + 21.60
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The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–9, –2) and (1, 3) is y – 3 = (x – 1). What is the slope-intercept form of the equation for this line?

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A
y = x + 2
Option A
B
y = x – 4
Option B
C
y = x +
Option C
D
y = x –
Option D
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Line CD passes through points C(3, –5) and D(6, 0). What is the equation of line CD in standard form?

A
5x + 3y = 18
B
5x – 3y = 30
C
5x – y = 30
D
5x + y = 18
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The graph represents the cost of a subscription to a newspaper.

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A
$1.50
B
$7.50
C
$15.00
D
$30.00
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Which graph represents a function with direct variation?

A
Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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On a coordinate plane, line D F goes through points (negative 1, negative 3) and (2, 3). Point G is at (negative 4, negative 4).

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A
(–2, 0)
B
(0, –2)
C
(0, 4)
D
(4, 0)
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On a coordinate plane, line A B goes through (negative 2, 4) and (0, negative 4). Point Z is at (0, 2).

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A
(–4, 1)
B
(1, –2 )
C
(2, 0)
D
(4, 4)
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Line GH passes through points (2, 5) and (6, 9). Which equation represents line GH?

A
y = x + 3
B
y = x – 3
C
y = 3x + 3
D
y = 3x – 3
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On a coordinate plane, line A B goes through (negative 2, 4) and (2, negative 8). Point C is at (6, 4).

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A
(–6, 0)
B
(0, –6)
C
(0, 2)
D
(2, 0)
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Tim explained a function in words and Paul wrote an equation.TimThe amount of money in a savings account increases at a rate of $225 per month. After eight months, the bank account has $4,580 in it. Pauly−1,400=56(x+26)Whose function has the smaller y-intercept?

A
Tim’s with a y-intercept of $2,700
B
Paul’s with a y-intercept of $2,856
C
Paul’s with a y-intercept of $2,800
D
Tim’s with a y-intercept of $2,780
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The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–4, –3) and (12, 1) is y – 1 = (x – 12). What is the standard form of the equation for this line?

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A
x – 4y = 8
B
x – 4y = 2
C
4x – y = 8
D
4x – y = 2
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On a coordinate plane, line K L goes through (negative 6, 8) and (6, 0). Point M is at (negative 4, negative 2).

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A
(–10, 0)
B
(–6, 2)
C
(0, –6)
D
(8, –10)
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A direct variation function contains the points (–8, –6) and (12, 9). Which equation represents the function?

A
y = –x
Option A
B
y = –x
Option B
C
y = x
Option C
D
y = x
Option D
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The table represents a linear equation.

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A
y – 8 = –0.15(x – 10)
B
y + 8 = –0.15(x – 10)
C
y – 8 = –0.2(x + 10)
D
y + 8 = –0.2(x – 10)
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Line CD passes through points (0, 2) and (4, 6). Which equation represents line CD?

A
y = 2x – 2
B
y = 2x + 2
C
y = x + 2
D
y = x – 2

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