Linear Functions
Linear or Non-Linear
Linear or Non-Linear Functions #2
Writing Linear Equations
Function Table and Graphs
100

The graph of this equation is a straight line.

Linear equation

100

Will this equation: y = 3x-2 be a linear or non-linear line?

Linear

100

Does this graph represent a linear function?

Yes, it's a linear function!

100

Re-write the equation into y=mx+b form:

3y + 2x = -6

y = -2/3x - 2

100

200

What is the equation of this linear function?  

It is y = (-1/3)x + 5

200

Will this equation: y + 2 = 6x be a linear or non-linear line?

Linear

200

Using a table, how do you determine if a function is linear or non-linear?

Calculate rate of change/slope. If it is constant it is linear.If it is not constant it is non-linear.

200

Tara wants to rent a tent for an outdoor celebration. One company charges a $100 set-up fee and $350 per hour to rent their tent. What is the linear equation that represents this situation?  

The linear equation is y = 350x + 100.
200

300


What is the equation of this linear function?

It is y = 4x + 6.

300

Will this equation: y = - x+ 3 be a linear or non-linear line?

Non-linear

300


Does this graph represent a linear function?

No, it's a non-linear function! 

300

An online clothing company sells custom sweatshirts.  The company charges $6.50 for each sweatshirt and a flat fee of $3.99 for shipping.  What linear equation represents this situation?

The linear equation is y = 6.5x + 3.99.
300

400

Which linear function has the greater rate of change? What is the rate of change for each panda?

The table has a greater rate of change.  Mochi has a rate of change of 4 lbs/week.  Kappa has a rate of change of 3 lbs/week.  

400

y=2/x+7

Does this equation represent a linear or non-linear equation?

non-linear

400

Does this table represent a linear function?

No, it's a non-linear function!

400

Write a linear fuction to describe the table.

Interpret the slope and the y-intercept

y = -5/3x + 10

The temperature drops 5 degrees every 3 hours.

The temperature started at 10 degrees.

400

Describe the graph 

decreasing at a constant rate over time

500

Which linear function has a greater initial value?  What is the initial value for each panda?

The graph has a greater initial value.  Mochi has an initial value of 1 lb.  Kappa has an initial value of 2 lbs. 

500

Does this table show a linear or non-linear equation?

x     y

0     0

1     3

2     1

3     3

4     5

Non-linear equation-

doesn't have a constant rate of change

500

Does this table represent a linear function? 

Yes, it's a linear function!

y=6x

500

Write a linear equation to describe the table.

Interpret the slope and the y-intercept

y = 3x + 2

$3 per game

$2 to start

500

The temperature increases at a constant rate, 

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