HW 2.6: Graphing Linear Functions

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What is a linear function?

Back

A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line. It can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (positive or negative).

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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To find the y-intercept of a linear equation, set x = 0 and solve for y.

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What is the difference between positive and negative slope?

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A positive slope means the line rises as it moves from left to right, while a negative slope means the line falls as it moves from left to right.

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What does a zero slope indicate?

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A zero slope indicates a horizontal line, meaning there is no change in y as x changes.

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning x does not change as y changes.

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How do you convert standard form to slope-intercept form?

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To convert from standard form (Ax + By = C) to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), solve for y.

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What is the equation of a horizontal line?

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The equation of a horizontal line is of the form y = b, where b is the y-coordinate of any point on the line.

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What is the equation of a vertical line?

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The equation of a vertical line is of the form x = a, where a is the x-coordinate of any point on the line.