Ch 5 Review

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What is a function?

Back

A relation where each input has exactly one output.

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What is the vertical line test?

Back

A method to determine if a relation is a function; if a vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, it is not a function.

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What does it mean for a function to be linear?

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A function is linear if it can be represented by a straight line on a graph, typically in the form f(x) = mx + b.

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What is a nonlinear function?

Back

A function that does not form a straight line when graphed; it may curve or have varying slopes.

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If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is f(6)?

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How do you determine if a relation is a function using a table?

Back

Check if each input (x-value) corresponds to exactly one output (y-value).

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What is the output of f(x) = 2x + 1 when x = 4?

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What is the slope in a linear function?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the function; it indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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What is the y-intercept in a linear function?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0; it is where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing if, as x increases, the value of f(x) also increases.