AU2 Linear Functions

Unit 2

Key Learning:
The graph of a linear equation is a visual representation of its infinite solutions.

Unit Essential Question:
How does knowing the slope of a line help in writing the equation of the line and graphing the line?

Concept 1:
Graphing Constant & Linear Functions
Concept 2:
Writing Constant & Linear Functions
Concept 3:
Modeling with Linear Regression
Lesson Essential Questions:

How do you find the slope of a line and use it to describe the line or the relationship between lines?

How do you graph linear functions and identify their characteristics?

Lesson Essential Questions:

How do you write the equation of a line?

How do you know whether two variables vary directly?
Lesson Essential Questions:

How do you describe the correlation of a set of data?

How do you use linear regression to approximate a line of best fit for a set of data?

How do you decide if your model is reliable for interpolation and/or extrapolation?
Key Vocabulary:
linear function, constant function, slope, x-intercept, y-intercept, parallel, perpendicular, slope-intercept form, standard form
Key Vocabulary:
point-slope form, direct variation, constant of variation
Key Vocabulary:
correlation, linear regression, interpolation, extrapolation

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