Functions
Linear Functions
Linear or Non-Linear Functions
Writing Linear Equations
Writing Linear Equations #2
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What is a function?
Each input is assigned exactly one output.
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What is the equation of this linear function?
It is y = (-1/3)x + 5
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Does this graph represent a linear function?
Yes, it's a linear function!
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In a linear equation, which variable represents rate of change?
The variable m.
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In a slope-intercept form, which variable represents the initial/starting value?
The variable b.
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What does the initial value or one time fee represent in a word problem?
It represents the y- intercept.
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Does a linear function have a constant rate of change?
A Linear function does have a constant rate of change.
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No, it's a non-linear function!
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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.
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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.
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Does this graph represent a function?
Yes, it's a function!
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What test is used to determine if a graph is a function or not?
The Vertical Line Test
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Without a graph, how do you determine if a function is linear or non-linear?
Calculate rate of change (or slope).
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A line has a slope of 1/3 and goes through the point (0,6). What is the linear equation that represents this line?
The linear equation is y = (1/3)x +6
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A line has a slope of -5 and goes through the point (0,-3). What is the linear equation that represents this line?
The linear equation is y = - 5x - 3.
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Does this mapping (arrow) diagram represent a function?
Yes, it's a function!
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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.
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Does this table represent a linear function?
No, it's a non-linear function!
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What is the linear equation for a line that runs through the points (3, 11) and (0, 7)?
It is y = (4/3)x + 7
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What is the linear equation for a line that runs through the points (0, -1) and (9, 5)?
The linear equation is y = (2/3)x - 1.
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(-1, 3), (0, 2), (1, 1), (2, 0), (0, 3)
Does this set of ordered pairs represent a function?
No, it's not a function!
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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.
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Does this table represent a linear function?
Yes, it's a linear function!
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A store sales packages of comic books with a poster. One package containing 6 comics, costing $12.75. Another package containing 13 comics, costing $19.75. What is the slope for the linear equation? What does the slope represent?
1) Slope = 1
2) The slope represents the cost per comic book
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An international food festival charges for admission and for each sample of food. Admission and 3 samples cost $5.75. Admission and 6 samples cost $8.75. What is the slope of the equation? What does the slope represent?
1) The slope = 1
2) Means that each sample of food costs $1.00.