Practice Parameter in Math
Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.
Quick Recap
A fixed constant that defines a specific member of a family of functions or equations, often denoted by early-alphabet letters.
In y = mx + b, m and b are parameters — different values give different lines.
Example 1
mediumIn the family of lines y = mx + 3, what role does m play?
Example 2
hardFor what value of the parameter k does kx + 2 = 6 have the solution x = 2?
Example 3
mediumIn the family of lines y = mx + 3, find the slope when the line passes through (2, 7).
Example 4
easyIn y = 2x + b, is b a variable or a parameter?
Example 5
mediumThe quadratic f(x) = x^2 - px + 4 has a zero at x = 1. Find p.