Parameter Changes to a Linear Function Activity Sheet
Parameter Changes to a Linear Function Activity Sheet
Geogebra Activity Guide
1.
Find the slope of f(x).
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2.
Find the slope when g(x) is parallel to
the line f(x).
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3.
Find the slope when g(x) is perpendicular
to the line f(x).
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4.
What does slider m affect when moved?
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5.
What does slider b affect when moved?
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6.
When b = 0, what is true for both graphs
f(x) and g(x)?
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7.
Complete the following table:
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m and b
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f (x) =
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g (x) =
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Slope =
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Y-intercept =
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Parallel,
Perpendicular, or
Neither
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m= 0,
b=5
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m =4.5,
b= 0
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m= -6,
b=1
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m=.5,
b=10
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m= 2,
b= -6
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m=1,
b=0
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8.
Were any functions of g(x) similar or identical to the function f(x)? If so, which
one(s)?
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