Algebra 1
Unit 2: Introduction to Functions
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Unit 2: Introduction to Functions
Lessons
1. Key Features of a Graph ……………………………………………………………………………………………... 2
2. Domain and Range ............................................................................................................ 3 - 4
3. Defini on of a Func on ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 - 7
4. Func on Nota on ............................................................................................................ 8-9
5. Parent Func ons …………………………………………………………………….…………………….………….. 10 - 12
6. Transforma ons (Separate Lab)
7. Piecewise Func ons ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 - 14
8. Average Rate of Change …………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 - 16
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Lesson #2.1: Key Features of a Graph
Vocabulary
Y-Intercept:
X-Intercept:
Turning Point:
Maximum Value:
Minimum Value:
Example: Find the following features in the func on below.
Y-Intercept:
X-Intercepts (Zeros):
Turning Points:
The graph is nega ve when:
The graph is posi ve when:
State ONE interval where the func on is increasing:
State ONE interval where the func on is decreasing:
Maximum Value:
Minimum Value:
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Lesson #2.2: Domain & Range
Vocabulary
Domain:
Range:
Example #1
Domain:
Range:
Example #2:
Domain:
Range:
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Example #3:
Domain:
Range:
Example #4:
Domain:
Range:
Example #5:
Domain:
Range:
Example #6:
Domain:
Range:
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Lesson #2.3: De inition of a Function
Vocabulary
Rela on:
Func on:
Discrete:
Con nuous:
Ver cal Line Test:
Func on NOT a Func on
Input: Side length of Square Input: Time Spent Studying
Output: Area Output: Grade on Test
Side (inches) Area Time (minutes) Grade
1 0 95
2 20 82
3 60 70
4 30 100
20 65
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Discrete
Each place at a track meet gives the team a different amount of points. First place earns 5 points, second place
3 points, third place 2 points, and fourth place 1 point.
Con nuous
A ball is thrown up in the air. The table below represents the rela onship between me and distance.
Time (seconds) Distance off the Ground
(feet)
0 6
1 9
2 10
3 9
4 6
5 1
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Ver cal Line Test
a. b.
Func on or Not?
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Lesson #2.4: Function Notation
Vocabulary
F(x):
Equa on: 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 5 Func on Nota on: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 5
Example #1: 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 3𝑥 + 7 Example #2: 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 + 1
a. 𝑓(− 3) a. 𝑔(4)
b. If 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 22, find x. b. If 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 11, find x.
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Example #3: 𝐹(𝑥 ) = 2𝑥 and 𝐺(𝑥 ) = 4∙𝐹(𝑥 ) + 1
a. 𝐺(𝑥 )=
b. G(-2)
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Example #4: Boiling water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit is le in a room that is 65 degrees Fahrenheit and begins
to cool. Temperature readings are taken each hour and are given in the table below. In the scenario, the
temperature, T, is a func on of the number of hours, h.
a. 𝑇(2) =
b. 𝑇(6) + 𝑇(8) =
c. For what value of h does 𝑇(ℎ) = 76?
Example #5: The func on f(x) is graphed below.
a. f(-3) =
b. f(5) =
c. Find all values of x where f(x) = 2.
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Lesson #2.5: Parent Functions
Types of Functions
Parent Function Graph Domain & Range
Linear:
𝑦 = 𝑥
Domain:
x y
Range:
Absolute Value:
𝑦 = |𝑥|
Domain:
Range:
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Quadratic:
2
𝑦 =𝑥 Domain:
Range:
Square Root:
𝑦 = 𝑥
Domain:
Range:
11
Exponential:
𝑥
𝑦 =2 Domain:
Range:
Cubic:
3
𝑦 =𝑥 Domain:
Range:
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Lesson #2.7: Piecewise Functions
Vocabulary
Piecewise Func on:
Example #1: Consider the piecewise func on given by:
a. Evaluate each of the following.
f(0) = f(2) =
f(4) = f(5) =
f(7) = f(10) =
b. Graph the func on.
Example #2:
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Example #3:
Example #4:
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Lesson #2.8: Average Rate of Change
Vocabulary
Rate of Change:
How to calculate rate of change:
Example #1: The func on f(x) is given in the graph below. Find its average rate of change between
x = -2 and x = 4.
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Example #2: Consider the func on given by 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑥 + 3. Find its average rate of change from x = -1 to x =
3.
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Example #3: The func on h(x) is given in the table below. Find its average rate of change from 2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6.
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