Comparing Linear Functions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a linear function?
Back
A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line. It has the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope of a linear function represent?
Back
The slope of a linear function represents the rate of change of the function. It indicates how much the y-value changes for a unit change in the x-value.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the slope from a table of values?
Back
To find the slope from a table of values, use the formula: slope (m) = (change in y) / (change in x) between two points.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rate of change in a linear function?
Back
The rate of change in a linear function is the same as the slope. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a linear function has a positive slope, what does that indicate about the function?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the function is increasing.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a linear function has a negative slope, what does that indicate about the function?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the function is decreasing.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept of a linear function?
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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It is represented by the value of b in the equation y = mx + b.
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