Recognize and Describe the Graph of a Linear Function with a Slope

Linear Functions are functions whose graph is a _______ _____.

• U-shaped curve

• V-shaped curve

• straight line

• wavy line

Which of the following graphs has a POSITIVE SLOPE?

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Which of the following graphs has a NEGATIVE SLOPE?

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Solve this equation in standard form so that it is in slope intercept form 4x-2y = 20

Solve this standard form equation so that it is in slope intercept form 6x+12y = 48

• 48= 6x+12y

Which of the following equations has a POSITIVE SLOPE?

Which of the following equations has a NEGATIVE SLOPE?

From the equation: y = -2x +6 what is the slope of the line?

• y

• 6

• x

• -2

Identify the slope of the function described in the graph.

• m=-3

• m=3

Find the slope of the line.

• -2
• 2
• -1
• 1