Linear Functions and Graphs Worksheet
Linear Functions and Graphs Worksheet
8.F.B.4, 8.F.B.5
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the rate of change in the function defined by the points (2, 4) and (6, 12)?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
2. If the line passes through the points (0, 3) and (4, 11), what is the initial value?
a) 0 b) 1 c) 3 d) 4
3. Which of the following graphs best represents a function with a rate of change of -
2?
a) A steep upward line b) A steep downward line
c) A horizontal line d) A vertical line
4. The domain of a function includes all x-values for which the function is defined.
What is the domain of the function y = 2x + 5 if the graph is limited to x-values
between -3 and 3?
a) [-3, 3]
b) (-∞, ∞)
c) (0, 3)
d) [-5, 5]
6. Explain how you can use two points to construct the equation of a linear function.
Answer:
7. Describe the relationship between the slope of a line and the rate of change in a real-
world context. Answer:
Graph Interpretation
9. Analyze the graph below and determine whether it represents a positive or negative rate
of change.
Answer:
10. Given the graph of a function that passes through the point (2, 5) and (5, 14), find and
write the equation of the line. Answer:
Constructing Functions
11. Create a function that models the relationship between time (in hours) and distance (in
miles) if a car travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour.
Answer:
12. Determine the domain and range of the function y = -3x + 2 if x is between -2 and 4.
Answer:
True or False
13. A linear function can have a curved graph.
14. The initial value of a function is the y-intercept of its graph.
15. The domain of a function can be all real numbers.
Real-World Application
16. Describe a real-world scenario where a linear function could be used to predict future
outcomes.Answer:
17. If a phone plan charges $20 monthly fee plus $0.10 per text, write a function to model the
monthly cost (C) based on the number of texts (t) sent. Answer:
18. Given a linear function modeling the temperature over a day, explain how you would
interpret a slope of -0.5. Answer:
Function Analysis
19. If f(x) = 4x - 7, what is f(3)? Answer:
20. How does the graph of y = 2x + 3 compare to the graph of y = 2x - 1 in terms of slope and
y-intercept? Answer: