Rate of Change

Parts of a Linear Function

As we have discussed, linear functions do not follow the rules of proportionality, but they act similar. Let's take a look at some linear functions and find how they are changing.

Finding Changes

What is the linear function above changing by?

What is the linear function above changing by?

Finding Rate of Change

We can find how the function is changing by comparing changes between coordinates.

Try these on your own

What is the Rate of Change in the linear function above?

What is the rate of change in the linear function above?