Foundations

Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Unit

5D Graphing Linear Functions
By the end of this lesson I will be able to:

* Use a table of value to graph a function

* Identify the dependent and independent variables

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Reminder: A Function has only one output for every input.

Graphing Linear Functions

Example: Use a table of values to graph y=2x+1

x y = 2x+1
-4 X – intercept:
-2
0 Y – Intercept:
2
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Independent and Dependent Variables

Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

Discrete Data:

Continuous Data:

Example: The graph shows the fuel consumption of a truck with a full tank of gas at the beginning of a
journey. Volume is a function of distance travelled.

a) Determine the rate of change and describe

what it means.

b) Write the coordinates of the horizontal and

vertical intercepts and then describe what the
intercepts represent.

c) What is the domain and range of this function?