Midterm Exam

Front

Does the equation show a proportional relationship?

Back

No, a proportional relationship requires a constant ratio between variables.

Front

The constant of proportionality in the equation y = ½x is _______.

Back

1/2

Front

LINEAR or NONLINEAR? y = 4x + 6

Back

Linear

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x + 2?

Back

Negative

Front

Is the function Linear or Nonlinear? y = x^2 + 3x + 2

Back

Nonlinear

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

It indicates that as x increases, y also increases.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

It indicates that as x increases, y decreases.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 0?

Back

Zero, indicating a horizontal line.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation x = 5?

Back

Undefined, indicating a vertical line.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.