Finding Zeros of Linear Functions

Front

What is a zero of a function?

Back

A zero of a function is a value of x that makes the function equal to zero.

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How do you find the zero of a linear function?

Back

To find the zero of a linear function, set the function equal to zero and solve for x.

Front

What is the zero of the function f(x) = 2x + 6?

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-3

Front

Solve the equation 5x + 10 = 0.

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-2

Front

Identify the zero of the function f(x) = 4x - 16.

Back

4

Front

What does it mean for a function to be linear?

Back

A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form f(x) = mx + b.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

If f(x) = 3x - 9, what is the zero of the function?

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3

Front

What is the y-intercept of the function f(x) = -2x + 8?

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8

Front

Solve the equation 6x - 18 = 0.

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3