Q4 E3 Linear Functions and Graphs Worksheet
8.F.B.4, 8.F.B.5
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the rate of change in the function defined by the points (2, 4) and (6, 12)?
a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
2. If the line passes through the points (0, 3) and (4, 11), what is the initial value?
a) 0 b) 1 c) 3 d) 4
3. Which of the following graphs best represents a function with a rate of change of -
2?
a) A steep upward line b) A steep downward line
c) A horizontal line d) A vertical line
4. The domain of a function includes all x-values for which the function is defined.
What is the domain of the function y = 2x + 5 if the graph is limited to x-values
between -3 and 3?
a) [-3, 3]
b) (-∞, ∞)
c) (0, 3)
d) [-5, 5]
Short Answer Questions
5. Given the table of values, find the rate of change.
x y
1 3
2 5
3 7
4 9
Answer: 2
6. Explain how you can use two points to construct the equation of a linear function.
Answer:
7. Describe the relationship between the slope of a line and the rate of change in a real-
world context. Answer:
Graph Interpretation
9. Analyze the graph below and determine whether it represents a positive or negative rate
of change.
Answer:
10. Given the graph of a function that passes through the point (2, 5) and (5, 14), find and
write the equation of the line. Answer:
Constructing Functions
11. Create a function that models the relationship between time (in hours) and distance (in
miles) if a car travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour.
Answer:
12. Determine the domain and range of the function y = -3x + 2 if x is between -2 and 4.
Answer:
True or False
13. A linear function can have a curved graph.
14. The initial value of a function is the y-intercept of its graph.
15. The domain of a function can be all real numbers.
Real-World Application
16. Describe a real-world scenario where a linear function could be used to predict future
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17. If a phone plan charges $20 monthly fee plus $0.10 per text, write a function to model the
monthly cost (C) based on the number of texts (t) sent. Answer:
18. Given a linear function modeling the temperature over a day, explain how you would
interpret a slope of -0.5. Answer:
Function Analysis
19. If f(x) = 4x - 7, what is f(3)? Answer:
20. How does the graph of y = 2x + 3 compare to the graph of y = 2x - 1 in terms of slope and
y-intercept? Answer: