Linear relationships

Practice sheet

Fresh questions from the whole chapter, to do on paper.

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  1. yy is proportional to xx. When x=2x = 2, y=10y = 10. Find the constant of proportionality kk in y=kxy = kx.
  2. A train travels 21 miles in 3 minutes at a constant speed. How far does it travel in 12 minutes?
  3. Which equation represents a proportional relationship?
    1. y=2xy = 2x
    2. y=2x+9y = 2x + 9
    3. y=x+2y = x + 2
  4. A gym charges 55 dollars to join and 19 dollars per month. Write the total cost yy after xx months.
  5. A line passes through (0,2)(0, 2) and (1,8)(1, 8). Write its equation in the form y=mx+by = mx + b.
  6. Which is the equation of the horizontal line through (5,1)(5, 1)?
    1. y=1y = 1
    2. x=5x = 5
    3. y=5y = 5
  7. Find the xx-intercept of 3x+6y=543x + 6y = 54 (the value of xx where the line crosses the xx-axis).
  8. What is the slope of the line 8x+9y=178x + 9y = 17?
  9. The point (2,y)(2, y) is a solution of 5x+y=155x + y = 15. Find yy.