Linear or Nonlinear Quiz

Which of the following equations represents a linear function? a) y = 2x^2 b) y = 3x + 2 c) y = 4/x d) y = √x

• a

• c

• d

• b

Is the equation y = 5x - 3 linear or nonlinear?

• linear

• exponential

• cubic

• quadratic

Which of the following graphs represents a linear relationship? a) A curved line b) A straight line c) A parabola d) A circle

• b) A straight line

• c) A parabola

• d) A circle

• a) A curved line

What is the slope of a linear function?

• The slope of a linear function measures the rate of change between the dependent and independent variables.

• The slope of a linear function is always zero.

• The slope of a linear function is the average of the dependent and independent variables.

• The slope of a linear function is the y-intercept.

Is the equation y = 2x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x - 1 linear or nonlinear?

• linear

• nonlinear

• quadratic

• cubic

Which of the following equations represents a nonlinear function? a) y = 2x + 1 b) y = x^2 + 3x + 2 c) y = 5 d) y = √x

• d) y = √x

• c) y = 5

• a) y = 2x + 1

• b) y = x^2 + 3x + 2

What is the key difference between linear and nonlinear functions?

• Linear functions have a constant y-intercept, while nonlinear functions have a varying y-intercept.

• Linear functions have a constant rate of change, while nonlinear functions have a varying rate of change.

• Linear functions have a positive rate of change, while nonlinear functions have a negative rate of change.

• Linear functions have a decreasing rate of change, while nonlinear functions have an increasing rate of change.

Is the equation y = 4x + 2 linear or nonlinear?

• quadratic

• exponential

• cubic

• linear

What is the y-intercept of a linear function?

• The y-intercept of a linear function is the highest point on the graph.

• The y-intercept of a linear function is the slope of the function.

• The y-intercept of a linear function is the point where the graph intersects the y-axis.

• The y-intercept of a linear function is the point where the graph intersects the x-axis.