Describe Nonlinear Functions

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Mathematics

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8th Grade

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6.NS.B.3, 8.F.A.3, 8.F.A.2

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Sarah Kilgore

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Describe & Sketch Nonlinear Functions

Nonlinear means that a function does not have a constant rate and when graphed it does NOT look like a straight line

What is nonlinear?

Categorize

Options (8)

Place each function in the linear or nonlinear category

Linear

Nonlinear

Multiple Choice

Which of the follow will NOT be a linear function?

y=2x + 5

3x + 5y = 3

y = -7x

y = x² - 4

Think of it like you're telling a story! The following slides show clips of "stories" and a graph that would represent it. Pay attention when things go up, down, stop, and how fast.

Now let's practice sketching a function

Open Ended

How can you tell one line is faster than the other when looking at a graph?

Type response here

Draw

Sketch the scenario: Miley begins taking her test. She's pacing herself at a constant rate, then zones out for a few minutes... then focuses and rushes the last few questions. Let x represent minutes and y represent questions answered.

Draw

Sketch the scenario: Represent someone's heart rate throughout watching a horror movie. Let x represent time and y represent their heart rate.

Hotspot

PING when the green runner started to take a break

Multiple Choice

If the red runner's line started moving down at 13 seconds... what does this imply?

He's running slower

He began running backwards to the beginning

He runs faster

He's closer to the finish line

You have to look at the labels!! What is the X-axis about? What is the Y-axis about?

Remember to pay attention!

Poll

How do you feel so far about sketching a nonlinear description?

It's easy!

I get it, but need more practice

It's a little confusing

This is so difficult!

Describe & Sketch Nonlinear Functions

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