The graphical representation of a function that represents direct proportionality is actually the ability to express an algebraic expression through a graph.

As it is a direct proportionality, the graph will be of a straight line.

A function that represents direct proportionality is a linear function of the family y=ax+b y=ax+b .

The graphical representation of this function is a straight line that is ascending, descending, or parallel to the X X axis but never parallel to the Y Y axis.

Note: we observe the line from left to right.

We can now recognize in the equation of the line what the graphical representation of each function looks like:

(only when the equation is explicit Y Y is isolated on one side and its coefficient is 1 1 )

A - Graphs of Direct Proportionality Functions

Suggested Topics to Practice in Advance

  1. Function
  2. Linear Function
  3. The Linear Function y=mx+b
  4. Positive and Negativity of a Linear Function
  5. Slope in the Function y=mx
  6. Finding a Linear Equation

Practice Graphical Representation

Examples with solutions for Graphical Representation

Exercise #1

Which statement is true according to the graph below?

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Step-by-Step Solution

If we plot all the points, we'll notice that point (3,5) (3,5) is the correct one, because:

x=3,y=5 x=3,y=5

And they intersect exactly on the line where the graph passes.

Answer

The graph passes through (3,5) (3,5) .

Exercise #2

At which point does the graph of the first function (I) intersect the graph of the second function (II)?

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Step-by-Step Solution

Let's pay attention to the point where the lines intersect. We'll mark it.

We'll find that:

X=4,Y=2 X=4,Y=2

Therefore, the point is:

(4,2) (4,2)

Answer

(4,2) (4,2)

Exercise #3

At what point does the graph intersect the x axis?

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Step-by-Step Solution

Note that the line intersects only the Y-axis. In other words, it does not touch the X-axis at all.

Therefore, the answer is D.

Answer

Does not cut the axis x

Exercise #4

A straight line has a slope of 6y and passes through the points (6,41) (6,41) .

Which function corresponds to the line described?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the exercise, we will start by inserting the available data into the equation of the line:
y = mx + b
41 = 6*6 + b
41 = 36 +b
41-36 = b
5 = b
 
Now we have the data for the equation of the straight line:
 
y = 6x + 5
But it still does not match any of the given options.

Keep in mind that a common factor can be excluded:
y = 2(3x + 2.5)

Answer

y=2(3x+212) y=2(3x+2\frac{1}{2})

Exercise #5

Does the first graph of the function pass through the origin of the axes?

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Answer

No, it passes through (3,1) (3,1)

Exercise #6

At what point does the graph intersect the yaxis?

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Answer

(0,2) (0,2)

Exercise #7

Which expression describes a linear function?

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Answer

y=4x+1 y=4x+1

Exercise #8

Which expressions represent linear functions and parallel lines?

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Answer

y=2(x+1) y=2(x+1)

y=3+2x y=3+2x

Exercise #9

What representations describe a linear function?

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Answer

Answers A + C are correct

Exercise #10

Which of the following describes linear functions and parallel lines?

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Answer

y=4(x+1) y=-4(x+1)

y=8x12(x+1) y=8x-12(x+1)

Exercise #11

Which of the following represent linear functions and parallel lines?

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Answer

y=12x+10 y=\frac{1}{2}x+10

y=12(x+2) y=\frac{1}{2}(x+2)

Exercise #12

A straight line with a slope of 2y passes through the point (3,7) (3,7) .

Which equation corresponds to the line?

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Answer

y=2x+1 y=2x+1

Exercise #13

A straight line with the slope 9y passes through the point (5,8) (-5,-8) .

Which of the following equations corresponds to the line?

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Answer

y=9x+37 y=9x+37

Exercise #14

Given the line parallel to the line y=4 y=4

and passes through the point (1,2) (1,2) .

Which of the algebraic representations is the corresponding one for the given line?

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Answer

y=2 y=2

Exercise #15

Given the line parallel to the line y=3x+4 y=3x+4

and passes through the point (12,1) (\frac{1}{2},1) .

Which of the algebraic representations is the corresponding one for the given line?

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Answer

y=3x12 y=3x-\frac{1}{2}

Topics learned in later sections

  1. Representation of Phenomena Using Linear Functions