Hello guys,
Well, functions have me completely stumped. I am currently bluffing my way through Algebra I (advanced, 8th grade =/), and we hit functions yesterday - they have me completely stumped.
Specifically linear functions. It goes without saying (right?) that exponents, variables/constants in fractions, multiplying y and x, etc. disqualify them as linear functions, correct?
Regardless - I need help.
4y-2x=0
"Tell whether each function is linear. If so, graph the function."
So basically, I know it is linear, and I know how to graph - where do I go from there? The Algebra I teacher is a cool guy, he got us started on y=mx-b a long time ago, but I never under stood. I THINK I have to get y on its own, just like any equation's variable.
So would it be
y-1/2x=0? Where would I go from there?
/dying
By the way - why use (f)x, instead of y? I never understood - in some later stage of math, do the extra variables help you plug in factors and what not?
2007-11-27
16:41:24
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