Describing Functions

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output value for each input value.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does it mean for a function to be linear?

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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, 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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What is a nonlinear function?

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A nonlinear function is a function that does not graph to a straight line and can include curves, parabolas, and other shapes.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the output of the function y = 4 - x when x = 1?

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The output is 3.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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How do you determine if a graph is proportional?

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A graph is proportional if it passes through the origin (0,0) and has a constant ratio between the input and output values.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -x + 5?

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The y-intercept is 5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a function has an output of 12 when the input is 0, what is the y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is 12.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does it mean for a function to be non-proportional?

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A non-proportional function does not have a constant ratio between input and output values and does not pass through the origin.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Complete the table of values for y = 2x + 1 when x = 2.

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When x = 2, y = 5.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1