What is a linear function?
Linear Functions

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line. It can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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How do you find the slope between two points?
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The slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3/2x + 3?
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The slope of the line is 3/2.
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What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 3/2x + 3?
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The y-intercept is the point (0, 3).
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What does the slope of a line represent?
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The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x; it indicates how steep the line is.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you determine the slope from a table of values?
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To find the slope from a table, select two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) and use the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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