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 yy by the same amountβ€”like climbing stairs at a constant pace.

Showing a random 20 of 50 problems.

Example 1

hard
Find the intersection of y=2xβˆ’1y = 2x - 1 and y=βˆ’x+8y = -x + 8.

Example 2

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

Example 3

easy
For f(x)=βˆ’3x+5f(x) = -3x + 5, find f(4)f(4).

Example 4

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

Example 5

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

Example 6

hard
Convert 3x+2y=123x + 2y = 12 to slope-intercept form.

Example 7

hard
A car's distance from home (in miles) is d(t)=60t+20d(t) = 60t + 20 where tt is hours after noon. How far is the car at 2:302{:}30 pm?

Example 8

easy
Find the xx-intercept of y=2xβˆ’8y = 2x - 8.

Example 9

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

Example 10

challenge
Lines y=3x+1y = 3x + 1 and y=βˆ’x+9y = -x + 9 intersect where?

Example 11

medium
Convert 2x+y=62x + y = 6 to slope-intercept form.

Example 12

medium
Write the equation of the line through (0,βˆ’2)(0, -2) with slope 34\tfrac{3}{4}.

Example 13

easy
A line has slope 12\tfrac{1}{2} and yy-intercept βˆ’4-4. Write its equation.

Example 14

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

Example 15

easy
Does y=7y = 7 describe a line?

Example 16

easy
What is the yy-intercept of y=6xβˆ’11y = 6x - 11?

Example 17

medium
Where does y=2xβˆ’6y = 2x - 6 cross the xx-axis?

Example 18

easy
What is the slope of a vertical line?

Example 19

easy
What is the slope of the line y=βˆ’4x+9y = -4x + 9?

Example 20

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