Functions and Their Components

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What are the x-values in a relationship?

Dependent variable

Independent variable (correct)

Output value

None of the above

What is the definition of Domain?

All the possible x-values in a relationship.

What are Y-values?

Dependent variable in a relationship.

What defines the Range in a relationship?

All the possible Y-values. Signup and view all the answers

What does f(x) represent?

Function notation. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ordered pair?

(X, Y) coordinates. Signup and view all the answers

What does the vertical line test determine?

If a curve is a graph of a function. Signup and view all the answers

The rate of change is represented as ΔY / ΔX.

Triangle Y / Triangle X Signup and view all the answers

What does the slope formula calculate?

The slope between two points. Signup and view all the answers

What does the slope-intercept form represent?

y = mx + b. Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation Ax + By = C represent?

Standard form of a linear function. Signup and view all the answers

What does a horizontal line's slope represent?

Zero slope. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the graph of a vertical line?

It is not a function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c. Signup and view all the answers

What does the value of a indicate in a quadratic function?

The direction of the parabola. Signup and view all the answers

What does the zero-product property state?

If ab = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0. Signup and view all the answers

What does f(x) = a(x - r)(x - s) represent?

Factored form of a quadratic function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for finding the y-value of the vertex in vertex form?

k = c - b^2 / 4a. Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula x = -b ± √(b^2 - 4ac) / 2a represent?

Quadratic formula. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of correlation coefficient?

It indicates the strength of a relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What is the five number summary?

Minimum Value, Maximum Value, Median, Lower Quartile, Upper Quartile. Signup and view all the answers

What is an outlier?

An extreme value in data. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

X-values and Y-values

X-values represent the independent variable (input) in a relationship, essential for defining positions on the x-axis in graphs.
Y-values represent the dependent variable (output) and are used to denote positions on the y-axis.

Domain and Range

Domain includes all possible x-values in a relationship, which can be specified (e.g., all real numbers, positive integers).
Range encompasses all possible y-values and resonates with the same types as domain (e.g., real numbers, positive & negative integers).

Function Notation

The equation f(x) = y is known as function notation, where f(x) can be interpreted as y, facilitating comparisons among functions.

Ordered Pairs

An ordered pair (X, Y) or coordinate indicates a specific point on a graph, with X always being the first value (e.g., (-2, 3)).
In function notation, (x, f(x)) illustrates specific values evaluated within a function (e.g., (10, -5)).

Function Characteristics

A relationship is confirmed as a function if x-values do not repeat; each input corresponds to a single output.
The Vertical Line Test visually determines whether a curve represents a function, confirming one output per unique input.

Slope and Rate of Change

The formula ΔY/ΔX is used to calculate the rate of change—essential for determining slope in linear relationships.
Slope can also be calculated using the formula (Y2 - Y1) / (X2 - X1), enabling analysis of two given points.

Linear Functions

The slope-intercept form is expressed as y = mx + b (m being slope and b the y-intercept), facilitating the graphing of linear functions.
Standard form, Ax + By = C, describes linear functions where slope can be identified as -A/B.

Line Characteristics

Horizontal lines have a slope of zero, expressed as y = b, and vertical lines do not function as a relation, with an undefined slope, expressed as x = a.

Quadratic Functions

Standard form of a quadratic function is f(x) = ax² + bx + c, representing a parabola shaped graph.
The parameter 'a' determines the orientation and width of the parabola (a > 0: opens up; a < 0: opens down).

Vertex and Axis of Symmetry

The vertex of the parabola can be identified using h = -b / (2a) for the x-value, and k = c - (b² / 4a) for the y-value.
Vertex form of a quadratic function is f(x) = a(x - h)² + k, which directly reveals the vertex coordinates (h, k).

Factored Form and Zeros

The factored form f(x) = a(x - r)(x - s) facilitates the identification of x-intercepts (zeros, roots).
The Zero Product Property indicates that if the product equals zero, at least one factor must be zero.

Exponential Functions

The standard form for exponential functions is f(x) = a * b^x, with 'a' as the initial value and 'b' as the growth/decay factor.

Growth and Decay Models

Growth is expressed as y = a(1 + r)², while decay is denoted as y = a(1 - r)², where 'r' is the rate of growth or decay.

Statistical Measures

The correlation coefficient quantifies the strength of a relationship but does not imply causation.
Mean signifies average, while standard deviation provides insight into data dispersal.

Median and Interquartile Range (IQR)

Median is the middle value of ordered data; IQR is calculated using the five-number summary (min, max, median, Q1, Q3).

Outliers and Five Number Summary

Outliers are extreme values that can influence the mean significantly; they are identified through specific tests.
A five-number summary includes minimum, maximum, median, lower quartile, and upper quartile, useful for data comparison and box plot construction.

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Description

This quiz covers the essential concepts of functions, including x-values and y-values, domain and range, and function notation. Test your understanding of ordered pairs and the characteristics that define a function. Perfect for students looking to enhance their knowledge in algebra.