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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line. It has a constant rate of change and can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is a nonlinear function?

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A nonlinear function is a function that does not create a straight line when graphed. Its rate of change is not constant, and it can be represented by equations that include exponents, roots, or other non-linear terms.

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm' in the equation of a line. It is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).

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How do you determine if a set of points represents a function?

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A set of points represents a function if no x-value is repeated with different y-values. Each input (x) must correspond to exactly one output (y).

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

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

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What does it mean for y to be a function of x?

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It means that for every value of x, there is exactly one corresponding value of y.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input is associated with exactly one output, while a relation can have multiple outputs for a single input.

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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) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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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, represented by the value of y when x = 0.