Types of Functions Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a type of function?

Quadratic function

Cubic function

Linear function

Radial function (correct)

A quadratic function can be expressed in the form $y = ax^2 + bx + c$, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are constants.

True

What type of function has a constant rate of change?

Linear function

The graph of a _____ function is shaped like a 'U'.

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Match the types of functions with their characteristics:

Linear Function = Graph is a straight line Quadratic Function = Graph is a parabola Cubic Function = Graph has an S-shape Exponential Function = Graph increases or decreases rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What does the vertical line test determine?

Whether a graph represents a function Signup and view all the answers

Horizontal asymptotes indicate values that the graph touches.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is composition of functions denoted as?

f(g(x)) Signup and view all the answers

Functions can be ______, subtracted, multiplied, and divided.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Piecewise functions = Functions defined by different rules for different parts of the domain Vertical Asymptotes = Vertical lines the graph approaches but never touches Horizontal Asymptotes = Horizontal lines the graph approaches as x values move toward positive or negative infinity Composition of functions = Using the output of one function as the input for another Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding functions?

Each input in a function must correlate with exactly one output. Signup and view all the answers

A relation can be defined as any set of ordered pairs.

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What is the primary difference between a function and a relation?

A function assigns exactly one output to each input, while a relation can map multiple outputs to the same input. Signup and view all the answers

The set of all possible input values for a function is known as the _____ of the function.

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Match the following types of functions with their definitions:

Linear functions = Graphs are straight lines Quadratic functions = Involve squared terms and have parabolic graphs Exponential functions = Involve a constant raised to a variable power Rational functions = Consist of a polynomial divided by another polynomial Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a one-to-one function?

No two input values map to the same output value. Signup and view all the answers

The range of a function is the set of all possible input values.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is function notation and how is it used?

Function notation uses f(x) to represent the output corresponding to an input x, allowing for concise expression of functions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Functions

Functions are relationships between inputs (domain) and outputs (range) where each input corresponds to exactly one output.

Linear Functions

A linear function has the form f(x) = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept.
The graph of a linear function is a straight line.
The slope represents the rate of change of the function. A positive slope indicates an increasing function, a negative slope indicates a decreasing function, and a zero slope indicates a constant function.

Quadratic Functions

A quadratic function has the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where 'a', 'b', and 'c' are constants, and 'a' is not zero.
The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola.
The parabola opens upwards if 'a' is positive and downwards if 'a' is negative.
The vertex of the parabola represents the maximum or minimum value of the function.

Polynomial Functions

A polynomial function is a function that can be expressed as a sum of terms, each consisting of a constant multiplied by a variable raised to a non-negative integer power.
The general form is f(x) = a_nxⁿ + a_n-1x^n-1 + ... + a₁x + a₀, where 'a'_i are constants, and 'n' is a non-negative integer (degree).
Examples include linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.
The degree of the polynomial determines the general shape of the graph.

Rational Functions

A rational function is a function that can be expressed as the quotient of two polynomial functions.
The general form is f(x) = p(x) / q(x), where p(x) and q(x) are polynomial functions, and q(x) is not equal to zero.
The graph of a rational function may have vertical asymptotes (where the denominator is zero) and/or horizontal asymptotes (depending on the degrees of the polynomials).

Exponential Functions

An exponential function has the form f(x) = a^x, where 'a' is a positive constant and 'a' ≠ 1.
The variable 'x' is in the exponent.
The graph of an exponential function either increases or decreases depending on whether 'a' is greater than or less than 1 but greater than 0.

Logarithmic Functions

A logarithmic function is the inverse of an exponential function and has the form f(x) = log_a(x), where 'a' is a positive constant and 'a' ≠ 1.
The base 'a' is usually 10 (common logarithm) or e (natural logarithm).

Piecewise Functions

A piecewise function is defined by different rules for different intervals of the input variable (domain).
The function is expressed as a set of different functions each applied on a specific interval.

Absolute Value Functions

An absolute value function is a function that always outputs a non-negative value.
The general form is f(x) = |x|, where for any input x, the output is the magnitude of x. (the magnitude or distance from zero)
The graph of an absolute value function has a 'V' shape.

Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric functions relate angles of a right-angled triangle to ratios of its side lengths.
Common trigonometric functions include sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent.
These functions are periodic and are often used in modelling repetitive phenomena.

Other Important Concepts

Domain and range
Asymptotes
Intercepts (x-intercepts, y-intercepts of a function).
Increasing and decreasing intervals
Continuity
Even and odd functions and their properties.
Identifying the appropriate function type for a given problem.
Understanding different function behaviors (growth, decay, etc.)
Graphing different function types correctly.
Evaluating a function by substituting values into the function equation.
Transforming functions (shifting, stretching, compressing).
Describing transformations from an equation or graph.
Use of function notation (f(x), g(x))
Properties and characteristics of functions.
Application of functions in different areas (e.g. modeling real-world phenomena)

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Test your understanding of different types of functions, including linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions. This quiz covers essential concepts such as the general forms of each function type, their graphs, and characteristics. Perfect for students exploring algebra and functions.