Understanding Linear Functions

Understanding Linear Functions

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Multiple Choice

Is this table linear or not linear?

• linear

• not linear

The table is linear because...

• There is a common difference 1 in x

• There is a common difference 2.5 in y

Multiple Choice

Is this table linear or not linear?

• Not Linear

• Linear

The table is linear because....

• There is a common difference 1 in x

• There is a common difference 1 in y

Multiple Choice

Is this graph linear or non linear?

• Linear

• Non Linear

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the equation in standard form
 $-2+3x+2y=4$  

•  $3x+2y=2$  

•  $3x+2y=-6$  

•  $3x+2y=-2$  

•  $3x+2y=6$  

Multiple Choice

 $-2+7x=2y+2$  

Is the function linear? Why or why not

• Linear; because it can be written in standard form

• Not Linear; because there is a square

• Linear; because it can be written in y=mx+b

• Not linear; because it can't be written in standard form

Multiple Choice

 $f\left(x\right)=2x^2-9$  

Is the function linear? Why or why not

• Linear; because it can be written in y=mx+b

• Not Linear; because there is a square

• Linear; because it can be written in standard form

• Not linear; because it can't be written in standard form

Multiple Choice

 $y=3x+2x-4$  

Is the function linear? Why or why not

• Linear; because it can be written in y=mx+b

• Not Linear; because there are two x's

• Linear; because it can be written in standard form

• Not linear; because it can't be written in standard form

Multiple Choice

Is this a continuous or discrete function?

• Continuous Function

• Discrete Function

• Not enough information

Multiple Choice

(Check your Vocab) Fill in the blank.

The graph is ____________

• a Continuous Function

• a Linear Function

• a Linear Equation

• not a Linear Function

• not a Straight Line