Workshop - Linear Function
Workshop Precalculus - Exercises - Worshop Cover Sheet |
Complete the following table:
Problem |
slope, m
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y-intercept, b, when x = 0 |
Formula, (y=mx+b) |
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Problem 1. From the table below: Determine if
the function is linear and (a) Write N as a function of W
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-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?