Practice Flashcards: PSAT Algebra — writing the equation before solving it | Zestly

Question 1

Linear equation translation

Accepted Answer

Identify the constant (fixed cost) and the variable rate (cost per unit) to form $y = mx + b$.

Question 2

Constant term meaning

Accepted Answer

The constant term $b$ represents the starting value or fixed fee when the variable is zero.

Question 3

Coefficient meaning

Accepted Answer

The coefficient $m$ represents the rate of change or the amount added/subtracted per unit.

Question 4

Substitution method

Question 5

Elimination method

Question 6

Inequality limit

Question 7

Rearranging formulas

Question 8

System of equations

Question 9

Linear inequality constraint

Question 10

Standard form

Question 11

Slope-intercept form