Same Math, Different Story 🎭
Every linear story has a starting value (b) and a rate of change (m).
y = 2x + 5
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Taxi ride
A taxi charges $5 to get in and $2 per mile.
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Game levels
You start with 5 coins and earn 2 coins every level.
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Savings jar
Your jar has $5 and you add $2 every week.
y = −3x + 60
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Phone battery
Battery is at 60% and drops 3% each minute of gaming.
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Snack stash
60 pretzels in the bag, you eat 3 per episode.
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Gas tank
60 liters of gas, the car uses 3 liters per hour.
Reverse drill: write your own story
y = 4x + 10