What are the similarities and differences between functions and linear equations? How do you graph functions on a coordinate plane? Is there an instance when a linear equation is not a function? Provide an example. Write a function for your classmates to graph.

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What are the similarities and differences between functions and linear equations?  How do you graph functions on a coordinate plane?  Is there an instance when a linear equation is not a function?  Provide an example.  Write a function for your classmates to graph.  
 
Consider responding to your classmates explaining how to graph their function.  Use descriptions rather than pictures to explain the graphs.  Challenge your classmates by providing more intricate examples of functions for them to graph.

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