Evaluating Functions and Function Notation

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What is function notation?

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The way an equation (function) is written.

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How do you read f(x)?

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f of x

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If a question asks you to find f(2), what does that mean?

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Let x = 2

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If I know that f(2) = 4, what is another way I can write my answer?

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(2, 4)

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Given that f(x) = 6x² - 2x + 1, find f(-2) - 4.

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What does f(x) represent in a function?

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The output of the function for a given input x.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The set of all possible input values (x) for the function.

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What is the range of a function?

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The set of all possible output values (f(x)) for the function.

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What does it mean if f(a) = b?

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When x = a, the output of the function is b.

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How do you evaluate a function at a specific point?

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Substitute the value of x into the function's equation.