Linear Equation Patterns

In the pattern: 4, 7, 10, 13, 16,... which expressions would represent the pattern with 4 as our 1st term?

• 1 + 3x

• 3x

• 3x + 1

• 3x + 4

In the pattern: 4, 7, 10, 13, 16,... which expressions would represent the pattern with 4 as our 0th term?

• 3x + 4

• 4 + 2x + x

• 3x + 1

• 3x - 4

What expression would represent the following pattern: 7, 4, 1, -2, -5,... Assume that 7 is our 0th term

• -3x + 10

• -3x

• -3x + 7

• -3x - 10

In the following pattern: 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, ... Select ALL the statements that are true

• An equation to represent the pattern would be: y = 6

• The pattern is NOT changing. It is staying constant

• The pattern is changing by adding 1

• The pattern would be a horizontal line if graphed

• An equation to represent the pattern would be: y = 6x

Which pattern below is best represented by the expression:

• 5, 7, 9, 11, 13

• 5, 12, 19, 26, 33

• 7, 14, 21, 28, 35

• -2, -9, -16, -23, -30

Which of the following is true about linear functions?

• The slope of a linear equation is also known as the "rate of change".

• The first differences of the y-values of linear equation are constant.

• The graphs of linear equations are straight lines.

• All of the above

Which of the following situations can be modeled using a linear function?

• Walking up a staircase

• Cliff jumping into a lake.

• A sprinter running the 100 yard dash

• None of the above

Which of the following equations matches the table shown?

• y = 7.5x² + 20

• y = -15x + 20

• y = 15x + 20

• y = 7.5x + 20

Find the rule for the table.

• y = 3x + 6

• y = 6x + 6

• y = 9x + 2

• y = 3x + 3

Find the rule for the table.

• y = 3x + 3

• y = 3x + 5

• y = 5x + 3

• y = 5x + 5