1. Lesson 1 Learning Target I will read linear contextual problems closely and use textual evidence to support my answer.

2. A Plumber and an Electrician Time in hours Money earned in dollars plumber electrician Warm Up: What do we know?

3. You have to decide what dog walking job is best for you. Each job is 2 weeks long. Your choices are listed below. Job 1 $40 per day Job 2 $120 for taking the job, $30 per day Job 3 $480 for the two weeks Which job will you choose mathematically and personally? Explain in detail.

4. I would choose job 1 because….

5. I would choose job 2 because….

6. I would choose job 3 because….

7. Number of days Total Money Earned Walking Dogs Which Job?

8. Number of DaysJob ___ 00120480 140150480 280180480 3120210480 4160240480 5200270480 6240300480 7280330480 8320360480 9360390480 10400420480 11440450480 12480 13520510480 14560540480

9. Seconds Meters The Mother and Daughter Race Example 1: Write questions.

10. Which expression is larger? x + 2 or 2x

11. Thinking of joining a Health Club Iron City charges a one-time membership fee of $400 and a monthly fee of $5. Universal Aerobics does not have a membership fee but charges a monthly fee of $30. Which club should you join?