Linear Vs. Nonlinear Flashcardizz

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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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, which can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is a nonlinear function?

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A nonlinear function is a function that does not graph to a straight line. Its graph can be curved or have varying slopes.

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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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A graph represents a function if any vertical line drawn through the graph intersects it at most once (Vertical Line Test).

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing if, as the input values increase, the output values also increase.

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What does it mean for a function to be decreasing?

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A function is decreasing if, as the input values increase, the output values decrease.

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What is a constant function?

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A constant function is a function that does not change its value; it remains the same for all input values.

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What is the slope of a linear function?

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The slope of a linear function is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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What is the y-intercept of a linear function?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph of the function crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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What does it mean for a function to be neither increasing nor decreasing?

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A function is neither increasing nor decreasing if its output values remain constant over the range of input values.