Parameter Changes to a Linear Function Activity Sheet
- Author:
- Jacob Carroll
Parameter Changes to a Linear Function Activity Sheet
Geogebra Activity Guide
1.
Find the slope of f(x).
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2.
Find the slope when g(x) is parallel to
the line f(x).
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3.
Find the slope when g(x) is perpendicular
to the line f(x).
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4.
What does slider m affect when moved?
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5.
What does slider b affect when moved?
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6.
When b = 0, what is true for both graphs
f(x) and g(x)?
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7.
Complete the following table:
8.
Were any functions of g(x) similar or identical to the function f(x)? If so, which
one(s)?
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m and b | f (x) = | g (x) = | Slope = | Y-intercept = | Parallel, Perpendicular, or Neither |
m= 0, b=5 | |||||
m =4.5, b= 0 | |||||
m= -6, b=1 | |||||
m=.5, b=10 | |||||
m= 2, b= -6 | |||||
m=1, b=0 |