Linear Functions
6.3
How can you use a function to describe
a linear pattern?
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ACTIVITY:
Finding Linear Patterns
Work with a partner.
Plot the points from the table in a coordinate plane.
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Write a linear equation for the function represented by the graph.
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a.
b.
x
x
0
2
4
6
8
4
6
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10
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y
150
125
100
75
50
y
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y
y
40
200
150
30
100
20
50
10
0
0
0
1
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x
x
0
4
8
12
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c.
d.
−4
−2
−4
−2
x
0
2
4
x
0
2
4
−1
−2
−3
y
1
0
y
4
6
8
10
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y
y
2
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Functions
In this lesson, you will
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understand that the
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4
2
2
4
x
equation y = mx + b
2
defi nes a linear function.
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write linear functions using
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graphs or tables.
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compare linear functions.
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Learning Standards
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MAFS.8.F.1.2
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2
2
4
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MAFS.8.F.1.3
MAFS.8.F.2.4
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Chapter 6
Functions