Evaluating Functions

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What is a function?

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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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the order of operations?

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The order of operations is a set of rules that determines the sequence in which calculations are performed: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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If f(x) = 2(3^x) + 1, what is f(2)?

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f(2) = 2(3^2) + 1 = 2(9) + 1 = 19.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

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What is the formula for a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is generally expressed as f(t) = at^2 + bt + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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How do you evaluate f(t) = -2t^2 + 1 at t = -3?

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f(-3) = -2(-3)^2 + 1 = -2(9) + 1 = -18 + 1 = -17.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the value of h(x) = x^2 + 3x at x = -3?

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h(-3) = (-3)^2 + 3(-3) = 9 - 9 = 0.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the linear function formula?

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A linear function is expressed as f(x) = mx + b, 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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Evaluate f(x) = 3x + 1 at x = 2.

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f(2) = 3(2) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What is the formula for a cubic function?

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A cubic function is generally expressed as h(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d, where a, b, c, and d are constants.