Linear or Nonlinear?

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Is this graph linear or nonlinear?

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Linear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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A ____________ function creates a straight line and adds the same amount every time.

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Linear

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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A _____________ function creates a graph that is curved.

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Nonlinear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Is this equation representing a linear or nonlinear function? y = 2x - 6

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Linear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Is this table representing a linear or nonlinear function?

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Nonlinear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope of a linear function represent?

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The rate of change of the function; how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a characteristic of nonlinear functions?

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They do not have a constant rate of change and can curve or bend.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Give an example of a nonlinear function.

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y = x^2 (a quadratic function).

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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Linear graphs are straight lines; nonlinear graphs are curves.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3