Algebra II Name _____________________________

1-Intro Linear Function Exploration Worksheet

For each of the linear functions that follow,

1. Identify the independent and dependent variables. Load data points into calculator.

2. Using calculator, find a linear model that represents the function in symbolic form.

3. Sketch the graphical form of the function.

4. Identify the domain and range.

5. Describe whether the function exhibits an increasing or decreasing behavior.

Find the rate of change and interpret its meaning.

6. Find the intercepts and interpret their meaning.

7. Use the model to make predictions.

Electric Bill – Below is the data showing how charges from the electric company depend on the
number of kilowatt-hours of electricity used per month.

kWh 200 400 600 800 100 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
0
Char 24.3 40.2 56.0 71.9 87.8 103.6 119.5 135.4 151.2 167.1
ge 6 3 9 5 2 8 5 1 8 4

1. Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

2. Linear Model:

3. Sketch

4. Domain:

Range:

5. Rate of Change:

6. x-intercept:

y-intercept:

7. How much will you be charged for using 3000 kWh?

I.V. Drip - Below is the data showing the amount of saline solution left in a 1000 ml I.V. drip bag as
time passes. Time is in minutes.

Time 0 20 40 60 80 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salin 100 92 84 76 68 60 52 44 36 28 20 12
e 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1. Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

2. Linear Model:

3. Sketch

4. Domain:

Range:

5. Rate of Change:

6. x-intercept:

y-intercept:

7. When do you expect the drip bag to be empty?

Salary Data - Below are the possible wages for a server working at the Blue Point Café.
You are paid a salary plus you earn an average of $3.50 in tips per person served.

Persons 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Wages ($) 75 92.5 110 127.5 14 162.5 180 197. 215 232.5
5 5

1. Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

2. Linear Model:

3. Sketch

4. Domain:

Range:

5. Rate of Change:

6. x-intercept:

y-intercept:

7. How much will you earn if you serve 100 people?