Attributes of Functions Vocabulary

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What is the domain of a function?

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The set of all x-values for which the function is defined.

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What does the maximum of a function represent?

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The highest point on the function.

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What are zeros, roots, and solutions in relation to a function?

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They are the same as the x-intercept, where the function equals zero.

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What does extrema refer to in a function?

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Extrema refers to the minimum and maximum values of the function.

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What is the minimum of a function?

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The lowest point on the function.

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How can you identify the x-intercept of a function?

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By finding the values of x where the function equals zero.

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What is the range of a function?

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

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What is the difference between a local maximum and a global maximum?

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A local maximum is the highest point in a specific interval, while a global maximum is the highest point over the entire domain.

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What is a function's increasing interval?

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An interval where the function's output values are rising as the input values increase.

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What is a function's decreasing interval?

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An interval where the function's output values are falling as the input values increase.