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Defining features of linear relationships
Task A: Numerical features of linear relationships
1) These are tables of values for linear relationships. Fill in the missing values and
complete the statements about the rate of change.
a)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4
y 2 7
For every change of +1 in x there is a change of __ in y
b)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4
y −4 10
For every change of +1 in x there is a change of __ in y
c)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4
y 2 8
For every change of +1 in x there is a change of __ in y
d)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4
y 12 −3
For every change of +1 in x there is a change of __ in y
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Defining features of linear relationships Worksheet
2) Use the graph to complete the table and write a sentence about the rate of change.
y
a)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3 4
y
x
y
b)
x −2 −1 0 1 2 3
Task B: Graphical features of linear relationships
1) Izzy has completed a table of values and plotted coordinates for the linear relationship
y = 4x − 3
x 1 2 3 4 The line y = 4x − 3 starts at 1 and
has a rate of change of +4 each
y 1 5 9 13
time.
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Defining features of linear relationships Worksheet
2) Match the graphs to their unique descriptions.
Intercepts the y-axis at Intercepts the y-axis at Intercepts the y-axis at
(0, 5), rate of change of (0, 2), rate of change of (0, −5), rate of change of
−2 +5 +2
3) Write unique descriptions for these two graphs. Be sure to include the words y-intercept
and rate of change..
a) b)
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