Mathematics

Grade 8 • Unit 7: Linear Function

Challenge Yourself
Answer the following.

1. Identify whether each of the following statement(s) is true or false. Explain why.
a. The standard form of a linear equation is 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏.
b. The point (4, 0) is on the graph of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 12.
c. The graph of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 12 is a vertical line.
d. The 𝑦-intercept of 3𝑥 − 4𝑦 = 12 is (0, – 3).

2. The table below shows two coordinate pairs that satisfy the equation 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏
for some numbers 𝑚 and 𝑏.

𝒙 𝒚

2 𝑦!

5 𝑦"

If 𝑚 = 7, determine possible values for 𝑦! and 𝑦" . Explain your choices.

3. For a line with a positive slope, which of the following is(are) correct? Explain.
a. The 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept have opposite signs.
b. The 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept can both be 0.
c. The 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept have similar signs.
d. The slope is equal to 𝑦-intercept/𝑥-intercept.
e. The product of 𝑥-intercept and 𝑦-intercept can be positive.
f. None of the above.