Linear Function Basics[br][br]This applet will demonstrate the basics of linear functions.[br][br]Slider "m" will vary the slope of the line.[br]Slider "a" will vary the slope of the line.[br][br]The check boxes will turn on upto 3 points for you to calculate the slope of the line.[br]The slope check box will allow you to check your slope.[br]The y=x check box will graph the parent curve with the current line.[br][br]The full linear equation is displayed at all times.

This applet can be used by teachers in a demonstration mode in the classroom or teachers can have students load it on their own computers with a worksheet to be complete for a grade.