Function Notation and Graphs

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What is function notation?

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Function notation is a way to represent a function using symbols, typically written as f(x), where 'f' is the name of the function and 'x' is the input variable.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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How do you evaluate a function at a specific value?

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To evaluate a function at a specific value, substitute the value into the function's equation in place of the variable.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What does f(a + 2) represent in function notation?

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f(a + 2) represents the output of the function f when the input is a + 2.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the significance of H(5) = 18 in a real-world context?

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H(5) = 18 indicates that after 5 weeks, the height of the plant is 18 inches.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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How do you find the value of a function at a specific point, such as f(0)?

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To find f(0), substitute 0 into the function's equation and simplify.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What does f(1) represent in the context of a function?

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f(1) represents the output of the function when the input is 1.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What does the notation f(x) = mx + b represent?

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This notation represents a linear function, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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How can you interpret f(x) in a real-world scenario?

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f(x) can represent a relationship between two quantities, such as time and distance, or cost and quantity.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What is the meaning of f(6) = 30 in a business context?

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f(6) = 30 means that when 6 units (e.g., books) are sold, the revenue or profit is $30.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the slope of a linear function?

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The slope of a linear function is the rate of change of the function, indicating how much the output changes for a unit change in the input.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5