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Grade 9 MATH Term 1 Week 5: Graphing Linear Functions | MATATAG First Term/Q1 Tagalog

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Main Ideas / Lessons Conveyed

  • Linear functions basics

    • A linear function is one whose graph is a straight line.
    • It has a constant rate of change (change in output is constant compared to change in input).

    • Linear functions can be written as:

      • Slope-intercept form: ( y = mx + b ) (where (m) is slope and (b) is y-intercept)

      • Example standard form: ( 2x + y = 4 )

        • The degree of a linear function is 1.

  • Slope

    • Meaning: “steepness” of a line.

    • Formula (conceptual): [ \text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} ] (rise over run)

    • Sign of slope:

      • Positive slope → line goes up left to right (increasing)
      • Negative slope → line goes down left to right (decreasing)
      • Zero slope → horizontal line
      • Undefined slope → vertical line (not a function)

  • Intercepts

    • x-intercept: where the line crosses the x-axis
    • y-intercept: where the line crosses the y-axis
    • Zero of a function: the x-value where the graph meets the x-axis (i.e., the x-intercept).

  • Domain and Range (for linear functions)

    • For a standard linear function with no restrictions (extends infinitely):
      • Domain: all real numbers (x goes infinitely left and right)
      • Range: all real numbers (y goes infinitely up and down)
    • For a restricted/limited graph (shown with endpoints):
      • domain/range are limited using inequality notation and/or interval notation.

  • Goal of graphing linear functions

    • After graphing, identify:
      • domain
      • range
      • intercepts (x- and y-intercepts)
      • slope

Step-by-Step Methodology for Graphing Linear Functions (as Taught)

Prerequisites (Graphing tools)

  • Use graphing paper/notebook and appropriate graphing materials (for accurate plotting).

Method 1: Graph using intercepts

Given a linear equation (example):

  • ( 2x + y = 4 )

Steps:

  1. Find the x-intercept
    • Set (y = 0)
    • Solve for (x)
    • Plot ((x, 0))
  2. Find the y-intercept
    • Set (x = 0)
    • Solve for (y)
    • Plot ((0, y))
  3. Draw the line
    • Plot the two intercept points
    • Connect them with a straight line
  4. Then determine
    • domain and range (infinite for unrestricted linear functions)
    • intercepts (from the plotted points)
    • slope using two points (rise/run)

Method 2: Graph using slope-intercept form

Given slope-intercept form:

  • ( y = mx + b )

Steps:

  1. Identify:
    • (m) = slope
    • (b) = y-intercept (point ((0, b)))
  2. Plot the y-intercept: ((0, b))
  3. Use slope as rise/run to find another point:
    • rise = vertical change
    • run = horizontal change
  4. Plot the second point
  5. Draw the line through both points
  6. Then determine
    • intercepts (x-intercept where the line crosses the x-axis)
    • slope (matches the given (m))
    • domain and range (all real numbers if unrestricted)

Method 3: Graph using a table of values

Steps:

  1. Choose convenient x-values
  2. Create a small table of inputs/outputs (typically at least 2 points, often 3+ to confirm the line)
  3. Substitute each x-value into the equation to compute y-values
  4. Plot the resulting points
  5. Connect points with a straight line
  6. Then read off
    • domain/range (all real numbers if unrestricted)
    • x- and y-intercepts
    • slope using two points from the graph

Instruction-Style Applications Shown in Examples

Given two points (graph the line)

Example idea: “Graph the linear function that passes through ((2,3)) and ((-2,-1))” Steps:

  • Plot both points
  • Draw the straight line through them
  • Identify:
    • intercepts (where it crosses the axes)
    • slope using rise/run between the two points

Given slope and a point (graph the line)

Example idea: “Given slope (-\tfrac{1}{4}) passes through ((4,-2))” Steps:

  • Plot the given point
  • Use slope (m = \dfrac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}):
    • interpret (-\tfrac{1}{4}) as down 1 for right 4 (or left 4 depending on direction)
  • Plot the new point obtained from rise/run
  • Connect both points to form the line
  • Determine intercepts and other features from the resulting graph

Main Concepts: How Domain/Range and Intercepts Relate to Arrows and Endpoints

  • Arrowheads on the graph imply the function extends infinitely:
    • domain/range become all real numbers
  • Endpoints (solid circles) indicate restriction:
    • use inequalities like ( \le ) / ( \ge )
  • The teacher discusses using:
    • set-builder notation
    • interval notation (closed intervals when endpoints are included)

Speakers / Sources Featured

  • Math is it (YouTube channel, host/teacher speaking in Tagalog)
  • No other named speakers or sources are explicitly identified in the subtitles.

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