Analyzing Functions

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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What does it mean for a function to be linear?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form y = 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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What is a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is a function that can be expressed in the form y = ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph of a quadratic function, depending on the direction it opens.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a piecewise function?

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A piecewise function is a function that is defined by different expressions for different intervals of the input.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7B

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What is a transformation in the context of functions?

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A transformation is an operation that alters the position, size, or shape of a graph, including translations, reflections, stretches, and compressions.

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What is a vertical shift in a function?

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A vertical shift occurs when a constant is added to or subtracted from a function, moving the graph up or down.