Interpret the y-intercept and slope in the context of the following situation. For the slope, give the most simplified rate using whole numbers.

Question

A savings account in a bank has $300. Every month, someone deposits $50. (2 points)
The y intercept is ?. The slope is ? every ? month(s).

Answer 1

The y-intercept represents the initial amount in the savings account, which is $300 in this case.

The slope represents the rate at which the account balance increases every month. In this situation, the slope is $50 every 1 month. This means that for every month that passes, $50 is added to the account balance.

Answer 2

х (time in seconds)

2
4
y (pages in copy machine) 500 495 490

Use the table to answer the question.
Interpret the slope in the context of this situation. Give the most simplified rate using whole numbers.
(1 point)
• The slope is -5 pages in the copy machine every 2 seconds.
• The slope is 500 pages in the cop machine.
• The slope is 2 pages in the cop machine every 5 seconds.
• The slope is -5 pages every

Answer 3

The correct interpretation of the slope in this situation is:

• The slope is -5 pages in the copy machine every 2 seconds.

Answer 4

Interpret the y-intercept in the context of this situation.
(1 point)
• The initial cost is $10 every 2 weeks.
• The cost is $10 every week.
• The cost is $12 for the subscription.
• The initial cost is $10 for the subscription.

Answer 5

The correct interpretation of the y-intercept in this situation is:

• The initial cost is $10 for the subscription.