1.
- The cost per ride is $1.50. TRUE
- The situation can be represented by the equation y = 15x + 1.5. FALSE
- The initial entrance fee was $15. TRUE
- REWRITE THE FALSE STATEMENT TO MAKE IT TRUE: The situation can be represented by the equation y = 1.5x + 15.
2.
- The situation can be represented by the equation y = 2.5x + 60. FALSE
- The aquarium initially contained 60 gallons of water. TRUE
- The aquarium drains at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. TRUE
- REWRITE THE FALSE STATEMENT TO MAKE IT TRUE: The situation can be represented by the equation y = -2.5x + 60.
3.
- Sam is saving more money per week than his sister. TRUE
- Sam started with less money in his account than his sister. FALSE
- After 5 weeks, Sam’s sister will have $25 less in her account than Sam. TRUE
- REWRITE THE FALSE STATEMENT TO MAKE IT TRUE: Sam started with more money in his account than his sister.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of linear function worksheet.
