Linear Functions PreTest

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line. It has the form f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope of a linear function represent?

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The slope of a linear function represents the rate of change of the function. It indicates how much the y-value changes for a one-unit increase in the x-value.

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What is the y-intercept of a linear function?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph of the function crosses the y-axis. It is represented by the value of b in the equation f(x) = mx + b.

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How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope and will never intersect.

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What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?

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Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1. This means that one line's slope is the negative reciprocal of the other's.

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How can you determine if a point (x, y) lies on the line represented by a linear function?

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To determine if a point (x, y) lies on the line, substitute x into the function and see if the resulting y-value equals the y-coordinate of the point.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input (x-value) is associated with exactly one output (y-value).

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What is a vertical line test?

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The vertical line test is a method used to determine if a relation is a function. If any vertical line intersects the graph more than once, it is not a function.