What is a linear function?
Linear/NonLinear Functions

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A linear function is a function that creates a straight line when graphed. It has a constant rate of change.
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What is a nonlinear function?
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A nonlinear function is a function that does not create a straight line when graphed. It has a variable rate of change.
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How can you identify a linear relationship from a graph?
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A linear relationship can be identified by a straight line on the graph.
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What does the slope of a line represent?
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The slope represents the steepness of the line and the rate of change between the y and x values.
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What is the formula for calculating slope?
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Slope (m) = (Change in y) / (Change in x) or Rise / Run.
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What is the y-intercept of a linear function?
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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.
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What does it mean if a function has a constant rate of change?
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It means that for every unit increase in x, the y value increases by a fixed amount.
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