What you’ll learn
Write the linear function with the given rate and initial value.
Key idea
Use the rate as m and the initial value as b in a linear equation.
Worked example
Write the linear function with the given rate and initial value.
rate = 3, initial value = 1
- y = 3x + 1
Answer: y = 3x + 1
Quick Check
Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.
input/output table Student response: y = -1x - 5
| x | y |
|---|---|
| -2 | -3 |
| -1 | -4 |
| 0 | -5 |
| 1 | -6 |