Linear vs Non-Linear

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What is a linear function?

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What is a nonlinear function?

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A nonlinear function is a function that does not form a straight line when graphed. Its graph can be a curve, a circle, or any other shape that is not a straight line.

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How can you identify a linear function from a table of values?

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A linear function will have a constant rate of change between the x-values and y-values. This means that the difference in y-values divided by the difference in x-values will be the same for any two points.

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What does the slope of a linear function represent?

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The slope of a linear function represents the rate of change of the function. It indicates how much the y-value changes for a unit change in the x-value.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear function?

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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What is an example of a nonlinear function?

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How can you tell if a function is nonlinear from its graph?

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If the graph of the function is not a straight line and has curves or bends, it is nonlinear.

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What is the significance of the coefficients in a linear equation?

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