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WorksheetsMajor Assessment #1: Functions Overview
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 9hrs 47mins
Given the function f(x) = x2, which transformation would result in the graph of f(x) being shifted 3 units to the right?
f(x) = (x - 3)^2
f(x) = (x + 3)^2
f(x) = x^2 + 3
f(x) = x^2 - 3
Match the parent function with its graph's description
A v-shaped graph centered at the origin
y = |x|
A parabola opening upwards centered at the origin
y = x2
A graph that starts at the origin and increases slowly
y=x
A straight line passing through the origin
y = x
Match the parent function with its range
Nonlinear with an endpoint at the origin
y=x
Nonlinear with two ends pointing in opposite directions
y=x3
Nonlinear with a minimum point
y=x2
Nonlinear with a sharp turn at the origin
y=∣x∣
What is the effect of the transformation f(x) = -2 * g(x) on the graph of the function g(x)?
Vertical stretch by a factor of 2 and reflection in the x-axis
Vertical compression by a factor of 2 and reflection in the x-axis
Vertical stretch by a factor of 2 and reflection in the y-axis
Vertical compression by a factor of 2 and reflection in the y-axis
If h(x) = 1/4 * f(x), how is the graph of h(x) related to the graph of f(x)?
It is horizontally stretched by a factor of 4
It is horizontally compressed by a factor of 4
It is vertically stretched by a factor of 4
It is vertically compressed by a factor of 4
The function f(x) = (x - 2)2 + 5 is a transformation of the parent function g(x) = x2.
Describe the transformation.
Shifted 2 units to the right and 5 units up
Shifted 2 units to the left and 5 units up
Shifted 2 units to the right and 5 units down
Shifted 2 units to the left and 5 units down
What is the effect of the transformation f(x) = g(x + 4) - 1 on the graph of the function g(x)?
Shifted 4 units to the left and 1 unit up
Shifted 4 units to the right and 1 unit up
Shifted 4 units to the left and 1 unit down
Shifted 4 units to the right and 1 unit down
If the graph of f(x) = |x| is reflected over the x-axis, what is the new equation?
f(x) = -|x|
f(x) = |x|
f(x) = |x| + 1
f(x) = -|x| - 1
Given the function f(x) = x3, which transformation would result in the graph of f(x) being reflected over the y-axis?
f(x) = -x^3
f(x) = (x + 3)^3
f(x) = (-x)^3
f(x) = x^3 + 3
What is the result of the transformation f(x) = 3 * g(x - 2) on the graph of the function g(x)?
Stretched vertically by a factor of 3 and shifted 2 units to the right
Stretched vertically by a factor of 3 and shifted 2 units to the left
Compressed vertically by a factor of 3 and shifted 2 units to the right
Compressed vertically by a factor of 3 and shifted 2 units to the left
If the function f(x) = √x is horizontally compressed by a factor of 1/2, what is the new function?
f(x) = √(2x)
f(x) = √(x/2)
f(x) = 2√x
f(x) = (1/2)√x
The function f(x) = -|x| has undergone which of the following transformations compared to the parent function g(x) = |x|?
Reflected over the x-axis
Reflected over the y-axis
Reflected over both the x-axis and y-axis
No transformation has occurred
The graph of y = f(x) is vertically compressed by a factor of 6, and reflected in the x-axis. What is the equation of the image graph in terms of f?
The shape of a roof is modeled by a transformation of the absolute value function,
f (x) = | x |. The function is reflected in the x-axis, and translated 8 units up and 10 units to the right to create the roof model.
Which equation represents the model for the roof, r(x)?
r(x) = -|x - 10| + 8
r(x) = |x + 10| + 8
r(x) = |x + 8| - 10
r(x) = -|x - 8| + 10
Which of the following is the parent function for y=(32x)2 ?
Fill in the blank.
f(x) = ____
Which of the following is the graph of the function f(x)=−23(x−1)+5 ?
[The parent function is dotted]
Which of the following is the equation for the graph shown?
Which of the following is the graph of the function f(x)=x−42+5 ? (The parent function is dotted.)
Graph y = -(x +4)2 - 3
In a piecewise function, every interval of the domain has its own separate function.
TRUE
FALSE
The point (0,0) is always on the graph of a parent function.
TRUE
FALSE
A linear equation is an example of a parent function.
TRUE
FALSE
The shape of a roof is modeled by a transformation of the absolute value function,
f (x) = | x |. The function is reflected in the x-axis, and translated 8 units up and 10 units to the right to create the roof model.
What is the bottom width of the model roof, if each unit represents one foot?
[hint: draw completely the graph on your graphing paper]
10 feet
18 feet
16 feet
20 feet
In graphing a piecewise function, the graph must be continuous without any breaks or holes.
TRUE
FALSE
A piecewise function can be defined by more than two functions.
TRUE
FALSE
A parking garage charges 5 for the first two hours and then 2 for each additional hour. Calculate the cost for parking 7 hours.
$15
$17
$19
$21
A taxi company charges a flat rate of 4 for the first mile and then 2 for each additional mile. Write this as a piecewise function and identify the cost for a 5-mile trip.
$12
$14
$10
$8
The function f(x) = 60x computes the number of minutes in x hours. The function g(x) = 24x computes the number of hours in x days. What is (f ∘ g)(x) and what does it compute?
(f ∘ g)(x) = 84x;
It computes the number of minutes plus the number of days in x days.
(f ∘ g)(x) = 1440x;
It computes the number of days in x minutes.
(f ∘ g)(x) = 1440x2;
It computes the number of minutes in x days.
(f ∘ g)(x) = 1440x;
It computes the number of minutes in x days
Use these tables. What is the value of f(g(0)) ?
1
-1
-2
4
Fill in the blank.
If f(x) = 5x - 3
and g(x) = x - 4 ,
then g(f(−3))= ___
Fill in the blank.
If f(x) = 5x - 2 and
g(x) = x - 5 ,
then f(g(2))= ___
The set of values in the domain and range for a function are the same
Always True
Sometimes True
Never True
Ordered pairs that satisfy a functional relationship appear as (x, f(x)).
Always True
Sometimes True
Never True
A function graph has a vertex point.
Always True
Sometimes True
Never True
A translation is a transformation that moves all the points of the original figure the same distance in the same direction
Always True
Sometimes True
Never True
Domain is: (a)
Which of the three functions shown above has the largest and smallest average rate of change on the interval [-3,0]?
largest f (x);
smallest m (x)
largest m (x); smallest g (x)
largest g (x);
smallest m (x)
largest g (x);
smallest f (x)
When driving a car, an unsuspected hazard appears in the roadway. The table at the right shows the "total" stopping distance which is the sum of the "thinking" distance and the actual "braking" distance.
What is the average rate of change in the total stopping distance (feet/mph) between one car traveling 40 mph and one traveling 60 mph?
6 ft/mph
60 ft/mph
10 ft/mph
120 ft/mph
The graph of a straight line is shown below.
Which of the statements are true in relation to the statement:
"The average rate of change is ...."
[check all that apply]
positive
negative
constant
[means fixed]
1 on interval [1,4]
-1 on interval [-2,0]
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding functions
f (x) and g(x) shown?
g(x) has a greater rate of change than f (x).
f (x) has a greater rate of change than g(x).
Both functions have the same rate of change.
There is insufficient information to determine the rate of change.
Which graph possesses the following features?
• decreasing on (2,3)
• increasing on (3,∞)
• relative minimum at (3,-4)
• positive on (-1,2)
Which of the following functions has the characteristics:
• domain all Reals
• increasing (-∞, ∞)
• positive (0, ∞)
• as x → ∞, y → ∞
• as x → -∞, y → 0
Which choice describes the end behavior for the graph shown?
According to the United States Postal Service (in 2014), first-class letters are weighed and priced as shown in the given chart.
Which of the following graphs correctly displays this information regarding the pricing of first-class letters?
The graph at the right is a transformation of the absolute value function, f (x) = | x |.
Which of the following equations represents this graph?
f (x) = | x - 3 | - 4
f (x) = | x + 4 | - 3
f (x) = | x + 3 | - 4
f (x) = | x - 4 | - 3
The graph at the right is a transformation of the absolute value function, f (x) = | x |.
Which choice is an end behavior for this function?
As x → -∞, f (x) → -∞.
As x → -∞, f (x) → ∞.
As x → -5, f (x) → ∞.
As x → -5, f (x) → -∞.
The sales s, in thousands, of a new record album increases steadily for a while and then decreases just as quickly. This information is at the given graph.
What type of graph is being used to present this information?
quadratic
linear
exponential
absolute value
The sales s, in thousands, of a new record album increases steadily for a while and then decreases just as quickly. This information is at the given graph.
What was the maximum number of albums sold in one week?
The sales s, in thousands, of a new record album increases steadily for a while and then decreases just as quickly. This information is at the given graph.
What is the average rate of change in the album sales during the first two weeks?
1,000 albums per week
2,000 albums per week
3,000 albums per week
4,000 albums per week
The minimum point on the graph of the function y = f (x) is (-2,-4).
What is the minimum point on the graph of the function y = f (x) + 7?
(a)
Kiara tutors students to earn spending money. She charges an hourly rate to tutor on weekdays after school and a higher hourly rate to tutor on weekends. The following graph represents Kiara’s earnings in one week beginning on Monday.
Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply
Kiara tutors eight hours on weekdays after school.
Kiara charges $20 per hour to tutor on the weekends.
Kiara tutors 15 hours over the weekend.
Kiara earned $80 tutoring on weekdays after school.
Kiara earned $185 tutoring on the weekend
In a parent function, the highest or lowest point in the graph is referred to as the vertex. (a)
The concept of domain and range does not apply to the graph of a parent function. (a)
The parent function of a linear function is represented by f(x) = x2. (a)
It is possible for a piecewise function to be both linear and quadratic in different intervals of its domain. (a)
A piecewise function, by definition, must be continuous. (a)
The graph of a piecewise function usually has breaks, jumps, or holes. (a)
In the notation of a function, f(x) = x2, the f(x) is called the input. (a)
A piecewise function is a type of function that can only have one rule for the entire domain. (a)
Which statement is FALSE?
-4 is included in the domain, but 4 is not
The interval of decrease is (-4, 0)
The interval of increase is (-1, 2)
The interval of increase is (0, 2)
Where are the discontinuities of this function, if any exist?
at x = -3 and x = 1
at x = -3
at x = 1
there aren't any
Identify the domain and range of the piecewise function.
Domain: x∈R
Range: y∈R
Domain: x<−1 or x>1
Range: y>2
Domain: −1<x<1
Range: y>2
Domain: x<−1 or x>1
Range: y>2 or y=3
Identify the interval behavior of the piecewise function.
Increasing: x>2
Decreasing: none
Constant: x<3
Increasing: x>1
Decreasing: none
Constant: x<−1
Increasing: none
Decreasing: x>2
Constant: x<3
Increasing: none
Decreasing: x>1
Constant: x<−1
Identify the correct domain and range of the piecewise function.
Domain: x∈R
Range: y∈R
Domain: x<2 or x≥2
Range: y∈R
Domain: x∈R
Range: y<4 or y≥1
Domain: x<2 or x>2
Range: y∈R
Identify the interval behavior of the piecewise function.
Increasing: −2≤x≤0
Decreasing: x≤−2
Constant: x≥0
Increasing: −2<x<0
Decreasing: x<−2
Constant: x>0
Increasing: x<0
Decreasing: none
Constant: x>0
Increasing: x<4
Decreasing: none
Constant: x>4
Identify the domain and range of the piecewise function.
Domain: x∈R
Range: y∈R
Domain: x≤4
Range: y∈R
Domain: x∈R
Range: y<4
Domain: x∈R
Range: y≤4
The graph of an absolute value function has two y −intercepts.
(a)
Describe the transformations: f(x)=−(x−2)2+4
Translation: left 2, up 4
Reflection: none
Dilation: wider
Translation: left 2, down 4
Reflection: over the x-axis
Dilation: none
Translation: right 2, up 4
Reflection: over the x-axis
Dilation: none
Translation: right 2, up 4
Reflection: over the x-axis
Dilation: narrower
Describe the transformations: f(x)=5(x+6)2−1
Translation: up 5
Reflection: none
Dilation: wider
Translation: right 6, down 1
Reflection: over the x-axis
Dilation: narrower
Translation: left 6, down 1
Reflection: none
Dilation: narrower
Translation: left 6, up 1
Reflection: over the x-axis
Dilation: wider
If an absolute value function (i.e. y = a │x – h│ + k ) opens up, which is true?
a is positive
a is the number zero
a is negative
a is 1
What is the domain?
x∈R
y≤6
x≤6
y∈R
What is the range?
−3<y≤3
−4≤y≤5
−4<y≤5
−4<y<5
Determine the equation for the red graph.
g(x) = x3 + 1
g(x) = (x - 1)3
g(x) = x3 - 1
g(x) = (x + 1)3
−3<y≤3
−4≤y≤5
−4≤x≤5
−3<x≤3
A function forms a straight line when graphed
ALWAYS TRUE
SOMETIMES TRUE
NEVER TRUE
Identify the coordinates of the point (3 , -2), translated 5 units left and 6 units up.
(a)
Range is (a)
In linear functions, as x → ∞, y → −∞.
(a)
Use the graph shown to determine if the function is continuous at x=5 . If the function is not continuous, state the type of discontinuity the function has at that point.
The function is continuous at x=5 .
The function has a jump discontinuity at x=5 .
The function has a removable discontinuity (hole) at x=5 .
The function has a non-removable (infinite) discontinuity at x=5 .
Use the graph shown to determine if the function is continuous at x=18 . If the function is not continuous, state the type of discontinuity the function has at that point.
The function is continuous at x=18 .
The function has a jump discontinuity at x=18 .
The function has a removable discontinuity (hole) at x=18 .
The function has a non-removable (infinite) discontinuity at x=18 .
