Vocabulary
Writing Linear Functions
in y=mx+b form
in y=mx+b form
Graphing Linear Functions
Slope
Mystery
100
Fill in the blank:
If the graph of a relationship is a line, it is considered a _________________ relationship or function.
Linear
100
Write a linear function with a slope of -9 and a y-intercept of 5
y =-9x+5
100
Which list contain points that lie on the graph of
y = 2x − 1?
a. (0, -1), (15, 29)
b. (-2, -4), (1, 3)
c. (-2, -3), (0, 0)
d. (2000, 1999), (3, 5)
a. (0, -1), (15, 29)
100
Which Roman saint is Valentine’s Day named after?
Saint Valentine
100
An equation written in the form:
is in what form?
Slope Intercept form
200
Complete the sentence:
The point where the line crosses the y axis. At this point x=0, this is called the _________________.
y-intercept
200
Write a linear function with slope of -2 and a y-intercept of -4.
y=-2x-4
200
What is the y - intercept of a proportional graph?
0 or (0, 0)
200
What do we call the longest side of a right triangle?
hypotenuse.
200
Courtney has 2 coins and collects 4 more each week.
a) Write an equation that represents her total coins (y) based the number of weeks (x).
b) How many coins will she have after 11 weeks?
a) y = 4x + 2
b) 46
300
; Steepness of the line
All these are ways to describe, identify, or calculate the concept of ________________.
SLOPE
300
Write the linear function in this graph:
y=20x-15
300
The given table shows a linear function.
What is the missing number in the table?
x 0 2 4 6
y -1 1 ? 5
3
300
What is the only food that will never go off? (It never spoils)
Honey
300
You are at school, 12 miles away from home. You start walking home with your friends at a speed of 3 miles per hour towards your home.
a. Write an equation that represents your distance from home (y) after (x) hours.
b. What does the slope of the equation represent?
c. What does the y-intercept of the equation represent?
a. y = -3x + 12
b. 3 miles per hour - walking closer to home (it is negative since the distance is getting shorter)
c. 12 miles away from home (the starting point)
400
Are the graphs parallel?
y= 1/4x + 4 and y= x/4 -4
yes
400
Write a linear function that passes through the points (4,19) and (13,55) and has a y-intercept of -5/8
y= 4x - 5/8
400
Would (2,-2) be a solution to the equation
y = 1/2x - 1
NO, when x=2, y=0
400
What is the smallest country in the world?
Bonus: Which very famous person lives there?
Vatican City.
The pope.
400
T-Mobile charges $100 a month for a family plan for four people. They also charge a one time set up fee of $25. Write a function to show how much money she spends in total after x months.
y=100x+25
500
Complete the sentence:
The point where the line crosses the x axis. At this point y = 0, this is called the _______________.
x-intercept
500
Write a linear function that passes through the points (0,2) and (-4,5).
y= 3/4x +2
500
Which graph is steeper?
y = -12x - 13
y = 10x + 15
y = -12x - 13
500
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca empire.
500
The equation y=-500x + 3000, represents the elevation of a plane, where:
y = height in feet and x = number of miles.
How many miles until it reaches the ground? (y=0)
6 miles