Lesson 2.4: Writing Linear Functions

Question 1

Parent Function

Answer 1

the most basic form of a function; y=x

Question 2

Parent Linear Function

Answer 2

y=x or f(x)=x

Question 3

Function Families

Answer 3

group of functions that have similar characteristics

Question 4

Slope-Intercept Form

Answer 4

y=mx+b

Question 5

Point-Slope Form

Answer 5

y-y1=m(x-x1)

Question 6

Standard Form

Answer 6

Ax+By=C

Question 7

x-intercept

Answer 7

Where the graph crosses the x-axis; (x,0)

Question 8

y-intercept

Answer 8

Where the graph crosses the y-axis; (0,y)