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Writing an Equation
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These problems involve writing an equation to represent the linear data given. They often involve making a prediction based on that equation.
- Related Resources
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Interactive resources from our Math Tools project:
Algebra: Analyzing Linear Data
The closest match in our Ask Dr. Math archives:
High School: Linear Equations
NCTM Standards:
Algebra Standard for Grades 9-12
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Burger Inflation?
- Annie Fetter, Terry Trotter, Steve Risberg, and Steve Weimar
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. Given the affect of inflation, is a national-chain hamburger cheaper or more costly than it was in 1970?
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Buy This Tune!
- Terry and NCTM's WLME
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. Using data about buying habits of music lovers from 1990 and 1996, predict the results for 2000 and compare those predictions to the actual data.
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Choosing Charity
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. A company donates to a relief fund by giving a certain amount plus an
additional amount for each employee who decides to donate. Given two
data points, find the linear equation that defines the company's part
of the total donation.
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The Price of Pollo
- Terry Trotter
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Algebra, difficulty level 2. Use a linear equation model to predict a future price of fried chicken.
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Taxi!
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 1. Taxi fares in Lineville are based on a linear equation. Given the
costs and distances of two rides, find the equation and use it to
answer several questions.
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What Time Is It?
- Steve Risberg
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Algebra, difficulty level 3. Determine the angle between the hands of a clock at certain times,
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find the times that generate a particular angle.
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