Lesson: Linear and Nonlinear Functions Mathematics • 8th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

understand what it means for a function to be linear or nonlinear both graphically and algebraically,
use a table of values to determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear,
use the equation of a function to determine whether it is linear or nonlinear,
use the graph of a function to determine whether it is linear or nonlinear.

Q1:

Determine whether the given figure represents a linear or nonlinear function.

Q2:

Determine whether the given figure represents a linear or nonlinear function.

Q3:

Determine whether the table below represents a linear or nonlinear function.