Understanding Linear and Nonlinear Functions

Understanding Linear and Nonlinear Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to describe functional relationships from graphs, focusing on linear and nonlinear functions. It covers the characteristics of increasing and decreasing functions, provides practical examples, and analyzes specific scenarios like a log flume ride and pool drainage. The lesson emphasizes understanding the x and y axes and interpreting graph changes.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the lesson in the video?

To describe functional relationships from a graph

To learn how to draw graphs

To understand calculus concepts

To solve algebraic equations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a linear function?

A circle

A straight line on a graph

A curve that changes direction

A zigzag pattern

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a linear function that is increasing?

It remains constant

It moves upward from left to right

It forms a loop

It moves downward from left to right

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify a decreasing linear function?

It moves upward from left to right

It remains flat

It moves downward from left to right

It forms a U-shape

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of nonlinear functions?

They can have curves and still be functions

They are always constant

They are always straight lines

They never change direction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes an increasing nonlinear function?

It starts on the right and swoops down

It starts on the left and swoops up

It forms a perfect circle

It remains flat

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the log flume ride example, what does the x-axis represent?

The number of passengers

The height of the ride

The duration of the ride

The speed of the ride

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