NAME DATE PERIOD LINEAR RELATIONSHIPS WARM-UP Linear Functions and Graphing Before You Read Before you read the chapter, respond to these statements. 1. Write an A if you agree with the statement. 2. Write a D if you disagree with the statement. Justify your reasoning Before You Read • • • • • Linear Function and Graphing In a function, a member of the domain can be paired with more than one member of the range. An arithmetic sequence has a common ratio between each term. A linear function has both straight and curved lines. If a rate of change is proportional, its graph will be a straight line. In the equation y = 5x + 3, the slope is 3. Copyright © Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Study Organizer Construct the Foldable as directed at the beginning of this chapter. Note Taking Tips • When you take notes, write concise definitions in your own words. Add examples that illustrate the concepts. • When taking notes, write down a question mark by anything you do not understand. Before your next quiz, ask your instructor to explain these sections. Chapter 8 123 Glencoe Pre-Algebra