Form 10: Absolute Value vs Linear Functions
Distinguish between absolute value functions and linear functions. Examine their equations, graphs, and rates of change to classify each function type accurately.
Questions
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MultiChoice
Which equation contains an absolute value and is non-linear overall?
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What shape does the graph of y = |x - 3| form?
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Why is y = |x| considered non-linear over its entire domain?
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Which equation is linear?
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At what point does the slope of y = |x| change sign?
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Which equation represents a non-linear function?
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An absolute value graph consists of two linear rays meeting at a vertex. Overall, the function is:
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Which of these is a linear function?
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How does the slope of y = |x| behave for x < 0 versus x > 0?
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Which equation is non-linear?
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A function has table values (-2, 2), (-1, 1), (0, 0), (1, 1), (2, 2). It is:
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What distinguishes y = x from y = |x|?