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VCE 11 General 2023

3.04 Sketch linear functions

Worksheet
Linear graphs from axes intercepts
1

Consider the equation y = - 2 x.

a

Find the y-intercept of the line.

b

Find the x-intercept of the line.

c

Find the value of y when x = 2.

d

Sketch the line on a number plane.

2

For each of the following equations:

i

Find the x-intercept.

ii

Find the y-intercept.

iii

Sketch the line on a number plane.

a
y = 4 - 4 x
b
3 x + y = - 2
c
- 6 x + 2 y = 12
3

Sketch the graphs of the following linear equations by first finding the x-intercept and the \\ y-intercept:

a

6 x + 2 y = 12

b

- 20 x + 5 y = 40

c
y = 4- x
4

Graph the line that has an x-intercept of - 8 and whose slope is - 1.

Linear graphs points
5

Consider the equation y = -2- x .

a

Complete the table of values:

b

Sketch the line on a number plane.

c

State the coordinates of the y-intercept.

d

State the coordinates of the x-intercept.

e

Find the y-value when x = 3.

f

Find the x-value when y = - 4.

x-101
y
6

Consider the equation y = 1- x .

a

Complete the table of values:

b

Sketch the line on a number plane.

c

Determine whether the point \left(1.5,- 0.5\right) lies on the line.

x-1012
y
7

Consider the equation y = 3 - x

a

Complete the table of values:

b

Sketch the line on a number plane.

c

Determine whether the point \left(2.5,0.5\right) lies on the line.

x-1012
y
8

Consider the equation 2 x - y = 2

a

Complete the table of values:

b

Sketch the line on a number plane.

c

State the coordinates of the y-intercept.

d

State the coordinates of the x-intercept.

e

Find the y-value when x = - 2.

x-101
y
9

The given table shows the coordinates of four points on the number plane:

a

Sketch the line that passes through these four points.

b

Find the equation of the line that goes through these points.

x-3-3-3-3
y-2-101
10

Graph the following linear equations by finding any two points on the line:

a

y = - 3

b

x = - 6

c

y = 2 x

d

y = - 4 x

e

y - 3 x = 0

f

y = - 1 + 4 x

g

6 x - 3 y = -18

h

- 6 x + 3 y = -24

i
6 y + 3x = 12
Applications
11

A band plans to record a demo at a local studio. The cost of renting studio A is \$250 plus \$50 per hour. The cost of renting studio B is \$50 plus \$100 per hour.

The cost, y, in dollars of renting the studios for x hours can be modelled by the linear system:

  • Studio A: y = 250 + 50x

  • Studio B: y = 50 + 100x

a

Find the x and y-intercepts of the line y = 250 + 50x.

b

Find the x and y-intercepts of the line y = 50 + 100x.

c

Graph the lines of the both equations on the same number plane.

d

State the values of x and y which satisfy both equations.

e

Explain what these x and y-values mean in context.

12

Neil plans to start taking an aerobics class. Non-members pay \$4 per class. Members pay a \$10 fee plus an additional \$2 per class. The monthly cost, y, of taking x classes can be modelled by the linear system:

  • Non-members: y = 4x

  • Members: y = 10 + 2x

a

Graph the lines of both equations on the same number plane.

b

State the values of x and y which satisfy both equations.

c

Explain what these x and y-values mean in context.

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U1.AoS4.1

the properties of linear functions and their graphs

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the forms, rules, graphical images and tables for linear relations and equations

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