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Workshop - Linear Function Workshop
Precalculus - Exercises -   Worshop Cover Sheet

Complete the following table:
 


Problem 
slope, m
 

y-intercept, b,
 when x = 0

Formula, 
(y=mx+b)
Problem 1. From the table below: Determine if the function is linear and (a) Write N as a function of W

W
15
20
25
30
N
50
45
40
35
-1 65 N=-W+65
Problem 2 (b) W as a function of N  -1 65 W=-N+65
Problem 3 - A linear Function with these 2 points (2,  -1) and (10, -8) -7/8 3/4 y=-7/8x+3/4
Problem 4. The linear depreciation of the value, V from $25,000 to $15,000 in 7 years -1428.57 25000 V=-1428.57t+25000
Problem 5. The apprication of a house from $200,000 in 1986 to $360,000 in 2002. 10000 200000 V=10000t+200000

  Bonus Problem Find the point of intersection of the lines y = 3 - ¼ x and y = 1/x  (5%)
(0.3431, 2.9142)
  2 solutions can you find the other?