Exponential vs Linear functions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 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 is an exponential function?
Back
An exponential function is a function in which an independent variable appears in the exponent. It has the form y = ab^x, where a is a constant, b is the base, and x is the exponent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a linear function from a table of values?
Back
A linear function will have a constant rate of change between the x-values and y-values. The differences in y-values divided by the differences in x-values will be the same.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify an exponential function from a table of values?
Back
An exponential function will show a constant multiplicative rate of change. The ratio of consecutive y-values will be constant.
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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope in a linear function?
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The slope (m) in a linear function represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. It indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept represent in a linear function?
Back
The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x is 0. It represents the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the general form of a linear equation?
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The general form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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