Linear vs. Nonlinear

Linear vs. Nonlinear

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Mathematics

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.F.B.4, 8.F.A.3, HSF-LE.A.1B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear function?

Back

A linear function is a function that can be represented by a straight line on a graph. It has a constant rate of change, meaning the ratio of the change in y to the change in x is constant.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nonlinear function?

Back

A nonlinear function is a function that does not form a straight line when graphed. The rate of change is not constant, meaning the ratio of the change in y to the change in x varies.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a linear function from a table of values?

Back

A linear function will have a constant difference in y-values for equal differences in x-values.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a nonlinear function from a table of values?

Back

A nonlinear function will show varying differences in y-values for equal differences in x-values.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a function is represented by a straight line on a graph?

Back

It means the function is linear, indicating a constant rate of change.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if a function is represented by a curve on a graph?

Back

It means the function is nonlinear, indicating that the rate of change is not constant.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a linear function?

Back

The slope is the measure of the steepness of the line, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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