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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Date: ________________<br />

Exponential Functions vs. Linear Functions<br />

Mini-Lesson 3a<br />

So far in this course, the only function type we have studied is LINEAR FUNCTIONS. You<br />

spent the first lessons learning the characteristics of LINEAR FUNCTIONS. Let’s remind<br />

ourselves of those now.<br />

Problem 1 YOU TRY <strong>–</strong> CHARACTERISTICS OF LINEAR FUNCTIONS<br />

Given a function, f(x) = mx + b, respond to each of the following. Refer back to previous<br />

lessons as needed.<br />

a) The variable x represents the _________ quantity.<br />

b) f(x) represents the ________ quantity. f(x) is just another name for _____________ .<br />

c) The graph of f(x) is a _______________________ with slope __________ and<br />

y-intercept ___________ .<br />

d) On the graphing grid below, draw an INCREASING linear function. In this case, what<br />

can you say about the slope of the line? m ______ 0 (Your choices here are > or or

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