This reference worksheet is a useful tool for helping students understand the difference between linear and nonlinear functions. Linear functions are those that form a straight line on a graph and have a constant rate of change, while nonlinear functions do not form a straight line on a graph and have a variable rate of change. This single-page worksheet provides information about linear and nonlinear functions and does not include any problems for the students to solve. The worksheet presents examples of linear and nonlinear functions in different formats, such as graphs, tables of values, and equations. After reviewing this handout, students can then practice identifying linear and nonlinear functions using the Identify Linear and Nonlinear Functions From Tables and Identify Linear vs. Nonlinear: Graphs and Equations worksheets.
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