Interpreting Function Notation

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What does f(x) represent in function notation?

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f(x) represents the output of the function f for a given input x.

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If f(2) = 5, what does this mean?

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This means that when the input to the function f is 2, the output is 5.

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What is the meaning of f(a) = b?

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It means that when the input is a, the function f produces an output of b.

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How do you interpret f(0)?

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f(0) represents the output of the function when the input is 0.

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What does it mean if f(x) = 0?

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It means that the function f has an output of 0 for the input x.

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What is the significance of the graph of a function?

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The graph visually represents the relationship between the input (x-axis) and output (y-axis) of the function.

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How can you find the output of a function from its graph?

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You can find the output by locating the input on the x-axis and then finding the corresponding value on the y-axis.

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What does S(7) represent in the context of a babysitter's salary function?

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S(7) represents the salary of a babysitter who worked 7 hours.

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If R(1.5) = 3, what does this indicate about rainfall?

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It indicates that after 1.5 hours, 3 cm of rain has fallen.

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How do you determine the input value when given an output in function notation?

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You need to find the x-value that corresponds to the given output in the function.