
Distinguishing Linear from Nonlinear Functions

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6th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between linear and nonlinear functions?
Linear functions are always horizontal.
Nonlinear functions are always vertical.
Nonlinear functions form a straight line, while linear functions do not.
Linear functions form a straight line, while nonlinear functions do not.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a linear function?
It has a degree of 1.
It can be represented by a straight line.
It can be upward or downward sloping.
It can be a vertical line.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of graph represents a nonlinear function?
A horizontal line
A curve
A vertical line
A straight line
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a nonlinear function?
y = 3x - 1
y = 5x
y = x^2
y = 2x + 3
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the degree of a linear function?
1
0
2
3
Tags
CCSS.8.F.B.4
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a polynomial?
y = x^3
y = x^2
y = x^4
y = sqrt(x)
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a nonlinear function with a negative exponent?
y = x^-1
y = x^2
y = x + 1
y = 2x
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonlinear functions?
They are always horizontal.
They can have exponents other than 1.
They can be represented by a straight line.
They have a degree of 1.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key tip for distinguishing between linear and nonlinear functions?
Linear functions can have any degree.
Nonlinear functions are always horizontal.
Linear functions have fixed properties.
Nonlinear functions are always straight lines.
Tags
CCSS.8.F.A.3
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