Linear Functions

What does the "b" stand for in y=mx+b?

• slope
• x-intercept
• y-intercept

What does the "m" stand for in y=mx+b?

• slope
• x-intercept
• y-intercept

What is another word used to represent:
Rise/Run; Rate of Change; Change in y/Change in x?

• slope

• x-intercept

• y-intercept

• undefined

Is the function represented by the table linear or nonlinear?

• Linear

• Nonlinear

Is the function represented by the table linear or nonlinear?

• linear

• nonlinear

Why is this function linear?

• This is a linear function because it does not have a constant rate of change

• This is a linear function because it creates a curved line.

• This is a linear function because it have a constant rate of change.

• This is a linear function because it's y-intercept is (0,2)

Is this function linear or nonlinear?

• Linear
• Nonlinear

Is the graph pictured a linear or nonlinear function?

• Linear
• Nonlinear

Is the table linear or nonlinear?

• Linear
• Nonlinear

Why is this function nonlinear?

• This is a nonlinear function because it is vertical
• This is a nonlinear function because it is a straight line.
• This is a nonlinear function because it goes up and down.
• This is a nonlinear function because it is curved.