#4-3 Comparing Two Functions Represented in Different Ways

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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What does it mean for a function to be linear?

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

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What is a y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is the point where a function crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, y).

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What is an increasing function?

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An increasing function is a function where, as the input values increase, the output values also increase.

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What is an exponential function?

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An exponential function is a mathematical function of the form f(x) = a * b^x, where a is a constant, b is a positive real number, and x is the exponent.

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How can you compare two functions?

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You can compare two functions by analyzing their graphs, equations, or tables to see differences in their rates of change, intercepts, and overall behavior.

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What does it mean for functions to have a multiplying pattern?

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A multiplying pattern in functions indicates that the output is obtained by multiplying the input by a constant factor.

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What is the significance of the slope in a linear function?

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The slope indicates the rate of change of the function; a positive slope means the function is increasing, while a negative slope means it is decreasing.

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How do you determine which function grows faster?

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To determine which function grows faster, compare their rates of change or slopes; the function with the greater slope increases more rapidly.

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What is a constant function?

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A constant function is a function that does not change; it has the same output for every input and can be expressed as f(x) = c, where c is a constant.