Practice Linear Functions in Math

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

A function whose graph is a straight line, characterized by a constant rate of change between any two points.

Every step right changes y by the same amount—like climbing stairs at a constant pace.

Showing a random 20 of 50 problems.

Example 1

hard
Find the intersection of y=2x−1 and y=−x+8.

Example 2

hard
For what value of k does the line y=(k−1)x+6 pass through the point (2,4)?

Example 3

easy
For f(x)=−3x+5, find f(4).

Example 4

medium
Find the equation of the line through (1,3) and (4,12).

Example 5

medium
Find the slope between (1,2) and (4,11).

Example 6

hard
Convert 3x+2y=12 to slope-intercept form.

Example 7

hard
A car's distance from home (in miles) is d(t)=60t+20 where t is hours after noon. How far is the car at 2:30 pm?

Example 8

easy
Find the x-intercept of y=2x−8.

Example 9

medium
The points (2,7) and (5,16) lie on a line. Write its slope-intercept equation.

Example 10

challenge
Lines y=3x+1 and y=−x+9 intersect where?

Example 11

medium
Convert 2x+y=6 to slope-intercept form.

Example 12

medium
Write the equation of the line through (0,−2) with slope 34.

Example 13

easy
A line has slope 12 and y-intercept −4. Write its equation.

Example 14

medium
A plumber charges $50 plus $30/hour. Write the cost function C(h).

Example 15

easy
Does y=7 describe a line?

Example 16

easy
What is the y-intercept of y=6x−11?

Example 17

medium
Where does y=2x−6 cross the x-axis?

Example 18

easy
What is the slope of a vertical line?

Example 19

easy
What is the slope of the line y=−4x+9?

Example 20

medium
A taxi charges $3 to start and $2 per mile. Write a linear function C(m) for the total cost after m miles.