Linear Equations Name:

Define linear relation • A relation that is a straight line when graphed

• It has a constant rate of change


Example 1)

Time (s) 0 1 2 3 4


Distance
100 110 120 130 140
(m)




What is the equation for the table in

example 1?



Label your equation with the

following:

• Variable to solve
• Variable given or easy to
determine
• Starting point (constant)
• Rate of change (coefficient)



How does the equation from example
1 relate to “y = mx + b”? y = mx + b


Label the linear equation with the
proper terminology:
• Dependent variable
• Independent variable
• Slope
• y – intercept






Define the terminology Dependent variable:



Independent variable:



y – intercept:



Slope:








Example 2)

Hours 2 3 4 5 6

Height (m) 6 3

a) Complete the table above



b) Write a linear equation for the table
c) Label the components of the equation using the proper terminology

















d) Graph the linear equation below