Linear Function Characteristics



Algebraic

Graphical

Numerical

y=ax+b

(where a and b are real numbers)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Straight Line
  • One y-intercept at (o , b)
  • One x-intercept at (-b/a , o )
  • Monotonically Increasing or Decreasing
  • As x increases, y increases (+a) or decreases (-a) at a constant rate of "a"
  • 1st differences = a
  • 2nd differences = 0