Going to the Movies…. You and nine of your friends are going to the movies. There is popcorn and candy for sale. Popcorn sells for $6.00 for a bucket and.

Going to the Movies….

You and nine of your friends are going to

the movies. There is popcorn and candy

for sale. Popcorn sells for $6.00 for a

bucket and candy sells for $3.00 a box.

You and your friends want a total of 10

snacks, one for each person. The ten of

you have $48. Determine the number of

each type of snack you and your friends

could buy.1

Which truck should I rent?

Truck Rental Truck Rental

To help my sister move I need to rent a truck. I have a choice to rent a truck from two truck companies.

The Yellow Truck Rental Company charges a deposit of $99.95 along with a $1.29 per mile fee.

The Orange Truck Rental Company charges a deposit of $29.95 along with a $1.49 per mile fee.

Which is the best choice for you?2

What I notice . . . What I wonder . . .

Which truck should I rent?“I Notice / I Wonder”

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Distance Driven (miles)

Truck Rental

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Distance Driven (miles)

Truck Rental

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Truck Rental Company ComparisonTo

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Distance Driven (miles)

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What Does The Intersection Point Tell Us?

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What Does The Intersection Point Tell Us?

Total Rental Cost

Total Miles Driven

Distance Driven (miles)

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800

1,000

200

$357.95If you drive exactly 200 miles, both companies will charge $357.95.

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Distance Driven (miles)

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800

1,000

200

10

$357.95