Linear Functions

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a linear function?
Back
A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line. It can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope of a line represent?
Back
The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how steep the line is.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept of a linear function?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It is represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope indicate about a linear function?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, showing a direct relationship.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope indicate about a linear function?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing an inverse relationship.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the standard form of a linear equation?
Back
The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.
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