Introduction to Functions: Chapter Test 2

1. Given the linear situation below, identify the dependent variable.

John painted Mr. Singh’s deck. John was paid $15 per hour while he was working. The deck was
painted with a forest green coloured stain. John worked for six hours and earned $90.
a. The dependent variable was the $15 per hour

b. The dependent variable was the six hours John worked

c. The dependent variable was the total amount of money ($90) John earned

d. The dependent variable was the size of Mr. Singh’s deck

2. What is the slope-intercept form of the line shown in the Cartesian plane below?

a. y 4x 4
b. y x 4
c. y x 4
d. y x 4

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 3. Graph the following linear function on the Cartesian plane.

3
y x 6
4

4. Draw a line connecting each equation with its corresponding table of values.

x 6

y x 6

y 6x

36
y
x

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 5. Truman is paid $600 each week as a salesperson at a clothing store. He is given an additional
amount of money for every suit he sells. Given the graph that describes his weekly earnings,
answer the following questions:

My Calculations

a. What is the equation of this linear function? ________________________________________

b. How much does Truman get paid per suit that he sells? ______________________________
c. What does the y-intercept represent in this situation? ________________________________
6. Jennifer enjoys bowling. When she plays, she rents shoes and then pays an amount per game she
bowls. The amount of money she spends during a night out bowling follows a linear relationship.
• Two Fridays ago, she paid $23 for 4 games.

• Last Friday, she paid $38 for 7 games.

How much can he expect to pay this Friday if she only plays two games?

Show all work:

This Friday, she can expect to pay: ______________.

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 7. Ice cream is often rated based on its density.
For example, Haagen-Dazs ice cream is much
“thicker” than the Nos Compliments brand. The
formula for density is given below.
mass
density=
volume

The accompanying graph illustrates the mass

of ice cream that weighs 1000 grams.
a. What is the rule of the function that
describes this situation?

b. Should the points on the graph be connected or not? Explain your reasoning.

c. If the minimum size for an ice cream container is 100 ml and the maximum size is 200 ml,
what is the range in density for a mass of 1000 grams?

8. Given the linear equations below, determine their point of intersection using the comparison
method.
3 3
y x 5 y x 4
2 2

Show all work:

Point of intersection: ______________

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 9. Graph the two linear functions given below and identify their point of intersection.

3
f ( x) x 3
4
5
g( x ) x 5
4

10. Statler and Waldorf both like to walk on the beach early in the morning and try to locate coins
with their metal detectors. Starting on January 1st, Statler had a total of forty coins from his
walks and Waldorf had sixty.
Statler has decided to increase his efforts and expects to find ten coins every month from now
on. Waldorf expects to continue to find six coins a month and has no intention of increasing
his efforts.

At the beginning of which month will they have the same number of coins from their walks
on the beach if their estimates are correct?

Show all work:

At the beginning of ______________ they will have the same number of coins.

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 Extension

11. Provide real life examples of a linear relation that displays:

• A direct variation (y = mx).

• A partial variation (y = mx + b).

Which of these can be described as proportional? Explain your reasoning.

Example of Direct Variation Example of Partial Variation

Proportional: YES / NO Proportional: YES / NO

Explain your reasoning Explain your reasoning

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12. Given the information below, what conclusion can you make about two lines that intersect
and make a 90 degree angle with each other?

Hint: Focus on the slopes of the lines.

(0, 5)
(0, 5)
(4, 3)

(6, –4)
(0, –5)

(0, –8)

Show all work:

Conclusion: ____________________________________________________________________

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