Flashcard Review: Function Notation and Evaluating Functions

Front

What is function notation?

Back

The way an equation (function) is written.

Front

If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is the first step to find f(1)?

Back

Plug a 1 in for all the x's.

Front

For what value of t is H(t) = 4?

Back

1

Front

Evaluate g(2) if g(x) = 3x + 1.

Back

7

Front

Using the graph, what does f(8) equal?

Back

1

Front

What does it mean to evaluate a function?

Back

To find the output of a function for a given input.

Front

What is the output of f(x) = x^2 when x = 3?

Back

9

Front

If h(x) = 5x - 2, what is h(4)?

Back

18

Front

What is the domain of a function?

Back

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

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What is the range of a function?

Back

The set of all possible output values (y-values) for the function.