Writing Linear Functions

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What is the slope of a linear function?

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The slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, represented as the ratio of the rise (change in y) over the run (change in x). It indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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What does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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A relation is a function if every input (x value) has exactly one output (y value).

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What are all of the y values or outputs in a function called?

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Range.

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What are all of the x values or inputs in a function called?

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Domain.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input has one and only one output.

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What does the term 'linear' refer to in linear functions?

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'Linear' refers to a relationship that can be graphically represented as a straight line.

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

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