Linear or NonLinear

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What is a linear equation in one variable?

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An equation that can be written in the form ax + b = 0, where a and b are constants and x is the variable.

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Which of the following is a linear equation in one variable? 4y + 5, 4y + 5 = 2, 4 + 5 = 9, 4y + 5 > 2

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4y + 5 = 2

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a nonlinear function?

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A function that does not create a straight line when graphed; it may curve or have varying slopes.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you identify a linear function from a table of values?

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If the differences between consecutive y-values are constant for equal intervals of x, it is linear.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Is the function represented by the table linear or nonlinear?

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Nonlinear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the difference between linear and nonlinear equations?

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Linear equations have a constant rate of change, while nonlinear equations do not.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Is the equation 3x + 2y = 6 linear or nonlinear?

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Linear

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does it mean for an equation to be nonlinear?

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It means the equation cannot be expressed in the form of a straight line when graphed.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Provide an example of a nonlinear equation.

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y = x^2 is an example of a nonlinear equation.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3