Linear vs Nonlinear Functions
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a linear function?
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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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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonlinear function?
Back
A nonlinear function is a function that does not graph to a straight line. Its graph can be a curve, a circle, or any other shape that is not a straight line.
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CCSS.8.F.A.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the general form of a linear equation?
Back
The general form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line?
Back
The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise over run (change in y over change in x).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
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; the difference in y-values divided by the difference in x-values will be the same for all pairs of points.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept of a linear function?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a nonlinear function?
Back
An example of a nonlinear function is y = x^2, which graphs as a parabola.
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CCSS.8.F.A.3
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