EVALUATING FUNCTIONS

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input from a set of inputs.

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What does it mean to evaluate a function?

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To evaluate a function means to find the output value when a specific input is substituted into the function.

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What is the notation for a function?

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Functions are typically denoted by letters such as f, g, or h, followed by parentheses containing the input value, e.g., f(x).

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How do you evaluate f(x) = 2x + 3 for x = 4?

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f(4) = 2(4) + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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How do you find the y-intercept of a function?

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The y-intercept of a function is found by evaluating the function at x = 0.

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What is a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is a function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.