Function Machines and Operations

The video tutorial guides students through solving function machines by identifying the correct mathematical operations needed to transform input numbers into output numbers. Each function machine is color-coded, and the instructor demonstrates how to use addition or subtraction to find the correct rule for each machine. The tutorial emphasizes logical thinking and checking work to ensure accuracy. The video concludes with a call to action to like and subscribe.

What is the main task when working with function machines in this worksheet?

• To color the function machines

• To find the input for each output

• To write a story about each machine

• To determine the rule that applies to each machine

In the green function machine, what rule transforms the input 4 to the output 8?

• Add 3

• Add 4

• Subtract 4

• Add 5

For the purple function machine, what operation is used to change the input 8 to the output 6?

• Subtract 2

• Add 2

• Subtract 4

• Add 4

Which operation is used in the purple function machine to transform 11 to 9?

• Subtract 3

• Add 3

• Add 2

• Subtract 2

What is the rule for the orange function machine that changes the input 10 to the output 3?

• Add 7

• Subtract 7

• Subtract 8

• Add 8

In the orange function machine, what is the result of subtracting 7 from 14?

• 7

• 8

• 6

• 5

In the blue function machine, what do you add to 2 to get 13?

• Add 10

• Add 13

• Add 11

• Add 12

What is the rule for the final function machine that changes the input 9 to the output 0?

• Add 8

• Subtract 8

• Add 9

• Subtract 9

What is the result of adding 11 to 5 in the blue function machine?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

In the final function machine, what is the result of subtracting 9 from 18?

• 10

• 9

• 7

• 8