Linear or Nonlinear

Front

What is a linear function?

Back

Front

What is a nonlinear function?

Back

A nonlinear function is a function that does not form a straight line when graphed. Its graph can be a curve, a circle, or any other shape that is not a straight line.

Front

How can you identify a linear equation?

Back

Front

What is the slope of a linear function?

Back

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

Front

Back

Linear

Front

Back

Nonlinear

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

Front

Can a linear function have a slope of zero?

Back

Yes, a linear function can have a slope of zero, which means it is a horizontal line and does not change in the y-direction as x changes.

Front

What is the difference between a linear and a nonlinear graph?

Back

A linear graph is a straight line, while a nonlinear graph can be curved or have various shapes, indicating that the relationship between variables is not constant.