Linear or Nonlinear

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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 or any other shape that is not a straight line.

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How can you identify a linear equation?

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What is the slope of a linear function?

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear function?

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Linear

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Nonlinear

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What is the general form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you determine if a function is linear from a table of values?

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A function is linear if the differences between consecutive y-values divided by the differences between consecutive x-values are constant.

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What is the graph of a linear function?

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The graph of a linear function is a straight line that can either slope upwards, downwards, or be horizontal.