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What is a key feature of a graph that indicates where the function crosses the axes?
What is a key feature of a graph that indicates where the function crosses the axes?
Which transformation of a function can change its direction without altering its fundamental type?
Which transformation of a function can change its direction without altering its fundamental type?
In a piecewise function, what must be considered when determining the function value at a specific point?
In a piecewise function, what must be considered when determining the function value at a specific point?
How is the inverse function of f typically denoted?
How is the inverse function of f typically denoted?
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What characteristic of the graph of an inverse function relates it to the original function?
What characteristic of the graph of an inverse function relates it to the original function?
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What best describes the relationship between input and output in a function?
What best describes the relationship between input and output in a function?
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Which equation represents a linear function?
Which equation represents a linear function?
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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?
How can you determine if a graph represents a function?
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What does the notation f(x) = 2x + 3 indicate if x = 2?
What does the notation f(x) = 2x + 3 indicate if x = 2?
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Which of the following defines the domain of a function?
Which of the following defines the domain of a function?
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What operation does (f-g)(x) represent?
What operation does (f-g)(x) represent?
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What is the result of composing the functions f and g as (f∘g)(x)?
What is the result of composing the functions f and g as (f∘g)(x)?
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What characterizes an exponential function?
What characterizes an exponential function?
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Study Notes
Defining Functions
- A function is a relationship between two sets of values, where each input (x-value) is associated with exactly one output (y-value). This relationship can be expressed as an equation, a table, a graph, or a description.
- Functions are often written as f(x) = y, where f(x) represents the output corresponding to the input value x.
- The input values form the domain of the function, and the output values form the range of the function.
Identifying Functions
- A function can be identified in a table if each x-value corresponds to only one y-value.
- On a graph, a vertical line test can be applied. If any vertical line crosses the graph more than once, the graph does not represent a function.
Function Notation
- Function notation, such as f(x) = 2x + 3, allows us to represent the output (y-value) of the function for a particular input (x-value).
- For example, if x = 2, f(2) = 2(2) + 3 = 7.
Types of Functions
- Linear Functions: Functions whose graph is a straight line. These functions can be expressed in the form f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
- Quadratic Functions: Functions whose graph is a parabola. These functions can be expressed in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.
- Exponential Functions: Functions where the input variable is in the exponent. The general form is f(x) = a * bx, where a and b are constants.
Domain and Range
- The domain of a function comprises all possible input values (x-values).
- The range of a function consists of all possible output values (y-values).
- Determining the domain and range of a function is crucial for understanding its limitations and behavior.
Function Operations
- Adding Functions: (f+g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
- Subtracting Functions: (f-g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)
- Multiplying Functions: (fg)(x) = f(x) * g(x)
- Dividing Functions: (f/g)(x) = f(x) / g(x), with the additional condition that g(x) ≠ 0.
Composition of Functions
- A composite function combines two functions where the output of one function becomes the input of another function.
- For example, (f∘g)(x) = f(g(x)), meaning the function g(x) is applied first, and then the function f(x) is applied using the result from g(x).
Graphs of Functions
- Understanding graphs allows for visualization of the function's behavior and characteristics.
- Key features to identify on a graph include intercepts, maximum and minimum values, increasing and decreasing intervals, and any asymptotes.
Transformations of Functions
- Transformations like shifting, stretching, or reflecting a function's graph can alter its position and shape without changing its fundamental type.
- Horizontal shifts, vertical shifts, horizontal stretches/compressions, vertical stretches/compressions, and reflections can be identified and analyzed.
Piecewise Functions
- A piecewise function is defined by multiple sub-functions, each applying to a specific interval of the domain.
- Understanding piecewise functions requires attention to the defined intervals for each sub-function.
Inverse Functions
- An inverse function reverses the input-output relationship of a function.
- The inverse of a function f is often denoted as f⁻¹(x).
- The graph of an inverse function is a reflection of the original function across the line y = x.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of functions, including their definitions, identification methods, notation, and types. You will learn how to determine if a relationship is a function and understand function notation with practical examples. Prepare to enhance your algebra skills!
