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What is a function?
What is the domain in a relation?
The set of input values in a relation.
What is the range in a relation?
The set of output values in a relation.
What is a parent function?
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What is a linear function?
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What is a quadratic function?
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What is an absolute value function?
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What is a square root function?
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What is a cubic function?
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What is a cube root function?
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What is a rational function?
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What is an exponential function?
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What is a logarithmic function?
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What are transformations of parent functions?
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What is a translation in terms of functions?
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What is a reflection in terms of functions?
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What is a dilation in terms of functions?
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What is the inverse of a function?
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What is point discontinuity?
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Study Notes
Functions Overview
- A function is a relation with unique outputs for each input; it pairs every domain element with a single range element.
Key Components of Functions
- Domain refers to the set of all possible input values of a function.
- Range consists of all possible output values that result from the function.
Types of Functions
- Parent Function: The simplest function in a family that serves as a reference for other functions.
- Linear Function: Characterized by a straight line, defined by the equation ( y = mx + b ), where ( m ) is the slope.
- Quadratic Function: A polynomial function of degree 2, typically represented as ( y = ax^2 + bx + c ).
- Absolute Value Function: Described by ( y = |x| ); contains all non-negative outputs for real numbers.
- Square Root Function: Given by ( y = \sqrt{x} ), outputs non-negative values for non-negative inputs.
- Cubic Function: A polynomial of degree 3, expressed as ( y = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d ).
- Cube Root Function: Defined by ( y = \sqrt[3]{x} ), allowing both negative and positive outputs.
- Rational Function: Expressed as the ratio of two polynomials, can have points of discontinuity.
- Exponential Function: Written as ( y = a(b^x) ); typically shows rapid growth or decay.
- Logarithmic Function: The inverse of the exponential function, generally noted as ( y = \log_b(x) ).
Transformations of Parent Functions
- Transformations modify parent functions to derive other functions in the same family.
- Translation: Involves shifting a parent function vertically or horizontally.
- Reflection: A flip over the line ( y = x ); alters the orientation of the graph.
- Dilation: Creates a stretch or compression, changing the rate of growth or decline of the function.
Special Features in Function Behavior
- Inverse of a Function: The reflective counterpart across the line ( y = x ). Found by swapping ( x ) and ( y ) in the original equation.
- Point Discontinuity: Represents locations where the function is not defined, leading to gaps in the curve.
- Asymptote: A line that a function’s graph approaches closely but never intersects, indicating limits in function behavior.
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