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Understanding Linear vs Nonlinear Graphs

This document contains a notes worksheet on interpreting graphs of linear and nonlinear functions. It includes examples of comparing linear and quadratic graphs based on tables of x and y values. It also contains practice interpreting graphs of speed over time for a bicyclist and car.

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Understanding Linear vs Nonlinear Graphs

This document contains a notes worksheet on interpreting graphs of linear and nonlinear functions. It includes examples of comparing linear and quadratic graphs based on tables of x and y values. It also contains practice interpreting graphs of speed over time for a bicyclist and car.

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Name: ______________________

Class: __________________

Notes # 1 Interpreting Graphs (linear vs nonlinear)


Date: __________________
Comparing Graphs:
a b x ax 2 bx c mx b

Vocabulary:
Function is a relationship that assigns exactly one output value for each input value.
Relation is a set of ordered pairs.
Linear is a function that forms a straight line when graphed.
Non-linear is not a straight line when graphed.
2
Parabola is the U-shaped curve of a quadratic function and each time you have an x .

Domain is the possible values for the input, or independent variable of the function, the x value.

Range is the possible values for the output, or the dependent variable of the function, the y value.

1.

Given a table plot the values, is this linear or non-linear?


y
6

x
-2
-1
0
1
2

y
4
1
0
1
4

5
4
3
2
1
6

1
1

2
3
4
5
6

2.

2
Make a table for the following function and graph it: y x 2

y
8

y x 2
2

(x, y)

7
6

-2
-1
0
1
2

5
4
3
2
1
8

1
1
2
3
4
5

What is the difference between the two graphs?

6
7
8

Interpreting Graphs:
The graph below shows your speed at different times riding a bicycle uphill, downhill,
and on level pavement.
y
12

10

Speed (kph)

1.

0
0

10

Time From the S tart (min)

1.
2.
3.

For how long were you going uphill?


For how long were you going downhill?
For how long were you riding on level pavement?

a) 4 min; 3 min; 3 min

b) 3 min; 3 min; 3 min

c) 4 min; 3 min; 2 min

d) 3 min; 4 min; 3 min

2.

A car traveling at 23 mi/h accelerates to 46 mi/h in 5 seconds. It maintains that speed for 5
seconds and then slows to a stop in 5 seconds. Which graph demonstrates the cars speed
over time?

a)

c)

60

60

50

50

Speed (mi/h)

Speed (mi/h)

40
30
20
10
0

40
30
20
10

10

15

Time (s)

b)

d)

60

60

50

50

40
30
20
10

15

40
30
20
10

10

15

Time (s)

3.

15

Speed (mi/h)

Speed (mi/h)

10

Time (s)

10

Time (s)

The graph below shows the speed of a city bus on its daily route. Explain each labeled
section of the graph.

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