8th Grade · Functions

Increasing

8.F.B.5

Definition

Describes a portion of a graph where the output rises as the input increases, reading from left to right. A positive slope indicates an increasing line.

Examples

  • As x goes right, y goes up.
  • Positive slope means increasing.

Key rule

An increasing function's graph rises as you read left to right.

Memory hook

Line goes up to the right.