Discrete and Continuous Functions

In discrete functions, the x-values...

• Can be all numbers
• Can only be whole numbers
• Can only be decimals

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

In continuous functions, the x-values...

• Can be all numbers
• Can only be whole numbers
• Can only be decimals

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

When graphing a discrete function...

• Do not connect the dots
• Connect the dots
• You can't graph discrete functions
• There is no such thing as a discrete function

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

When graphing a continuous function...

• Do not connect the dots
• Connect the dots
• You can't graph continuous functions
• There is no such thing as a continuous function

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

Joe is losing an average of .5 pounds a week.  Is this continuous or discrete data?

• Discrete
• Continous

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Michael runs a mile about every 10 minutes. Is this discrete or continuous data?

• Discrete
• Continuous

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

You are driving 70 miles per hour and have already driven 35 miles. Y is total miles and x is hours. This is modeled by the equation y=70x+35. Is the domain discrete or continuous?

• Discrete
• Continuous

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

Which of the following is NOT discrete data?

• There average life span of a human being is 79 years in USA
• The possible outcomes of rolling a die
• A woman in USA has 2 children in average.
• Ms Ocampo has between 11 to 22 students per class.  

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B