STUDY GUIDE REVIEW MODULE

Linear Functions

Essential Question: How can you use a linear function to solve

real-world problems? Key Vocabulary
5
continuous function
(función continua)
KEY EXAMPLE (Lesson 5.1) discrete function (función
discreta)
Determine whether 4x + y = 7 is linear. If so, graph the function. linear function (función lineal)
The equation is linear because it is in the standard form of a linear slope (pendiente)
equation: A = 4, B = 1, and C = 7. y
To graph the function, first solve the equation for y. 10
4x + y = 7
8
- 4x - 4x
―― ――
y = 7 - 4x 6

Make a table and plot the points. Then connect the points. 4

x -1 0 1 2 2
y 11 7 3 -1 x
-4 -2 0 4

KEY EXAMPLE (Lesson 5.3)

Find the slope of the line passing through the given points using the slope
formula. Describe the slope as positive, negative, zero, or undefined.

x 1 2 3 4

y 7 7 7 7

Let (1, 7) be (x 1 , y 1) and (3, 7) be (x 2 , y 2).

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y2 - y1 = 7 - 7 = 0

x2 - x1 = 3 - 1 = 2

y2 - y1 0
m=_ _
x2 - x1 = 2 = 0

The slope is zero.

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 EXERCISES
Determine whether each equation is linear. (Lesson 5.1)

1. 4x 2 + y = 8 2. 7x + y = 3

Find the x- and y-intercepts. (Lesson 5.2)

3. 2x - 3y = 12 4. -6x + 8y = 24

5. 3x + y = 5 6. 5x - 2y = 0

Find the slope of the line passing through the given points using the slope
formula. (Lesson 5.3)

7. 8.
x 0 1 2 3 x 0 2 4 6

y 2 5 8 11 y 6 5 4 3

MODULE PERFORMANCE TASK

How Many Stacked Cups Do You Need?

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You want to stack paper, plastic, or foam cups one inside the next so that the height of
the stack is equal to your math teacher’s height. How can you determine the number
of cups you would need?

Start by listing in the space the questions you will need to

answer in order to tackle the problem. Then use your own
paper to complete the task. Be sure to write down all your
data and assumptions. Then use graphs, numbers, words, or
algebra to explain how you reached your conclusion.
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 Ready to Go On?
5.1–5.3 Linear Functions

• Online Homework
• Hints and Help
Determine whether each equation is linear. If it is linear, graph the equation, • Extra Practice

determine the slope, and find the x- and y-intercepts. (Lessons 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)

1. x3 + y = 8 2. 4x + 2y = 6

y y
4

2 2
x x
-4 -2 0 2 4 -4 -2 0 4
-2 -2

-4 -4

3. -5x + 4y = 0 4. 5xy + y = 9

y y
4 4

2 2
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x x

-4 -2 2 4 -4 -2 0 2 4
-2 -2

-4 -4

ESSENTIAL QUESTION
5. What do the slope and y-intercept of a real-world linear function represent?

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 MODULE 5
MIXED REVIEW

Assessment Readiness
1. Look at each equation. Is the equation linear? Select Yes or No.
A. _1 x - 2y = 7 Yes No
3
B. y = x - 8
2
Yes No
7
C. 3x + y = -5
__ Yes No

2. Consider the equation 8x - 2y = 24. Select True or False for each statement.
A. The x-intercept is 3. True False
B. The y-intercept is 12. True False
C. It is equivalent to y = 4x - 12. True False

3. Consider the sequence –8, –4, 0, 4, 8, 12, …. Select True or False for each
statement.
A. A recursive rule for the sequence is
f(1) = -8; f(n) = -4(n - 1) for all n ≥ 2. True False
B. An explicit rule for the sequence
is f(n) = -8 + 4(n - 1). True False
C. The tenth term is 28. True False

Use the graph to answer questions 4 and 5.

y
4. Is the relation represented on the graph 4
a function? Explain.
2
x
-4 -2 0 2 4
-2
5. What is the slope of the line shown on

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the graph? Explain how you got your answer. -4

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