Linear Functions

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Slope is also known as:

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Rate of Change

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Is this table a function or not a function?

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Not a Function

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f(x) is the same thing as ______.

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y

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Easy Car Rental charges $8.50 an hour plus a rental fee of $25.50. Which equation represents the total charges for x hours?

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y = 8.50x + 25.50

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f(x) = x-9 find f(-1)

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f(-1) = -10

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What is the definition of a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'm' represent in the equation of a line y = mx + b?

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The slope of the line.

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What does 'b' represent in the equation of a line y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept of the line.

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

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 4?

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