MAT-144 · Mathematical Reasoning
Topic 01 · Linear Functions
Pick a lesson — or pick up where you left off.
Six bite-size lessons, one per objective. Most students do them in order, but you can jump around if you want a refresher on a specific idea.
Start Lesson 016 lessons total · ~5–10 minutes each
L01
What, exactly, is a function?
Explore the basics of functions and their uses.
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How did you actually figure that out?
Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to solve problems.
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Close enough is its own superpower.
Use rounding and estimation to solve application problems.
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Slope is just "how fast", written as math.
Define the slope as a rate of change.
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One equation. Predict the future.
Use linear modeling to predict outcomes from data.
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Make Excel do all of this for you.
Use spreadsheet applications: functions, cell references, and basic graphing.
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