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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Does this table represent a function?

Yes, it's a function! 

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What is the equation of this linear function?

It is y = 4x + 6.
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Does this graph represent a linear function?

No, it's a non-linear function! 

200

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-8,-6) and (4,3)

The slope is 

+3/4

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The starting fee at a sports gym is $50 and every class costs $10. What is the linear equation of the cost?

The linear equation is y = 350x + 100.

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Does this graph represent a function?

Yes, it's a function!

300

What is the use of The Vertical Line Test

 to determine if a graph is a function or not

300

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 3 and goes through the point (0,6).  What is the linear equation that represents this line?  

The linear equation is y = 3x +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!

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.  

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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 = (3/4)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 = (-3/2)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!

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 represent a linear function? 

Yes, it's a linear function!

500

In a store, 6 comics cost $12.75, and 13 comics cost $19.75. What is the slope for the linear equation? What does the slope represent?

Hint: ''x'' is the number of comics, and ''y'' is the total cost.

1) Slope = 1

2) The slope represents the cost per comic book

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The starting fee at a sports gym is $50 and every class costs $10. What is the total cost after 12 classes?

The linear equation is y = 350x + 100.

After 12 classes, y = 10(12) + 100 = $220