Grade 7 Linear Functions Vocabulary

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Which value comes first in coordinates?

Back

X-value

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What does 'Linear' mean?

Back

A straight Line

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Non-Linear Functions are:

Back

Not straight lines

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A coefficient is:

Back

The number in front of a variable

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A function could be (select one):

Back

ALL OF THE ABOVE

Front

What is a linear function?

Back

A function that graphs to a straight line.

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What is the slope of a line?

Back

The steepness or incline of the line, calculated as rise over run.

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What does the Y-intercept represent?

Back

The point where the line crosses the Y-axis.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is the difference between dependent and independent variables?

Back

Independent variables are manipulated, while dependent variables are measured.