(07.01) James has decided to start saving for a cruise over the summer. His money is currently in the local bank, modeled by the function s(x) = 102. He is able to do work around the neighborhood to earn extra money and that function would be a(x) = 8(x + 2), where x is measured in hours. Explain to James how he can create a function that combines the two, and describe any simplification that can be done.
Read Details(08.07 MC) Leo is testing different types of greenhouse material to determine which type is most effective for growing strawberry bushes. He purchases two different brands of tarps from a local store. Leo applies brand A to an area of the yard that receives full sunlight and brand B to another area of the yard that is in partial shade. He waters both areas daily. At the end of the study, Leo concludes brand A is more effective in growing strawberry bushes. Is Leo’s conclusion valid? Explain why or why not.
Read Details(07.01) Tamara has decided to start saving for spending money for her first year of college. Her money is currently in a large suitcase under her bed, modeled by the function s(x) = 450. She is able to babysit to earn extra money and that function would be a(x) = 6(x − 2), where x is measured in hours. Explain to Tamara how she can create a function that combines the two, and describe any simplification that can be done.
Read Details(06.01) Brianna went to a carnival. She played five games and rode six rides. Justin went to the same carnival and played seven games and rode eight rides. If Brianna paid $11.75 and Justin paid $16.15, how much did one game cost to play?
Read Details(06.02) A linear function that represents the number of animals adopted from the shelter is compared to a different linear function that represents the hours volunteers work at the shelter each week. Describe the key features of the functions that are needed to determine if these lines intersect.
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