Linear Functions

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What is a linear function?

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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

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What does the slope of a linear function represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change of the function. It indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of a linear function?

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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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How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The slope of the line is -2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 4x - 1?

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The y-intercept of the line is (0, -1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

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A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a line has an undefined slope, what does that indicate about the line?

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An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6