Graphing a
4-4 Function Rule
Vocabulary
Review
Find each input or output.
1. 2. 3.
3 2x à 1 Ľ2 1x à 4 4 Ľ3x à 1
2
Ľ11
7 3
Write T for true or F for false.
T 4. The inputs of a function are the domain of the function.
T
5. A function pairs every input with exactly one output.
Vocabulary Builder
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discrete (adjective) dih SKREET
Related Words: separate (adjective), distinct (adjective)
Main Idea: Discrete describes something consisting of distinct or unconnected
elements.
Example: The set of integers is a discrete set.
Nonexample: The set of real numbers is not a discrete set.
Use Your Vocabulary
6. Circle the word or words that mean the opposite of discrete.
separate continuous infinite countable
7. Circle the situation below that describes a discrete set.
the possible temperatures in Florida the number of oranges sold at a fruit stand each day
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Problem 1 Graphing a Function Rule
Got It? What is the graph of the function rule y 5 12x 2 1?
8. Complete the table below. Then graph each ordered pair on the
coordinate plane at the right. Connect the points with a line.
y
x 1
y ä x ź1 (x, y)
2 4
1
Ľ1 y â 2 Ƃ -1 1 â -1.5 -1,-1.5
2
1 x
0 y â 2 Ƃ 0 1â -1 0,-1
Ľ4 Ľ2 O 2 4
1
1 y â 2 Ƃ 1 1 â -0.5 1,-0.5 Ľ2
1 Ľ4
2 1â
2 y â 2 Ƃ 0 2,0
When you graph a real-world function rule, choose appropriate intervals for the
units on the axes. Every interval on an axis should represent the same change in
value. If all the data are nonnegative, show only the first quadrant.
Problem 2 Graphing a Real-World Function Rule
Got It? The function rule W 5 8g 1 700 represents the total weight W,
in pounds, of a spa that contains g gallons of water. What is a reasonable
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graph of the function rule given that the capacity of the spa is 250 gal?
9. Use the values of g to complete the table.
g W ä8g á700 (g, W)
50 Spa Weight
W
3000
150
Total Weight
2000
250
1000
g
10. Graph the ordered pairs on the coordinate plane at the right. 0
0 100 200 300
Connect the points with a line segment. Gallons of Water
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Key Concept Continuous and Discrete Graphs
A continuous graph is a graph that is unbroken. A discrete graph is a graph composed of distinct,
isolated points.
Label each graph as discrete or continuous.
11. y 12. y
x x
O O
continuous discrete
Problem 3 Identifying Continuous and Discrete Graphs
Got It? The amount of water w in a wading pool, in gallons, depends on the
amount of time t, in minutes, the wading pool has been filling, as related by the
function rule w 5 3t . Graph the function rule. Is the graph continuous or
discrete? Justify your answer.
13. Complete the table to find each value of w. 14. Graph each ordered pair on the
coordinate plane.
t Water in Wading Pool
1 2 3 4
y
15
Water (gallons)
w 3 9 12 12
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6
9
6
3
x
0
0 1 2 3 4 5
Time (minutes)
15. Underline the correct word or words to complete each sentence.
While the pool is filling, the water will / will not enter throughout a given minute.
The points on the graph should / should not be connected by a line.
The graph is continuous / discrete .
Problem 4 Graphing Nonlinear Function Rules
Got It? What is the graph of the function rule y 5 x3 1 1?
16. Cross out any ordered pair that does not lie on the graph of y 5 x3 1 1.
(22, 29) (21, 0) (0, 21) (1, 2) (2, 9)
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17. Circle the letter of the correct graph of the function.
y y y
8 8 8
4 4 4
x x x
Ľ8 Ľ4 4 8 Ľ8 Ľ4 4 8 Ľ8 Ľ4 4 8
Ľ4 Ľ4 Ľ4
Ľ8 Ľ8 Ľ8
Lesson Check • Do you UNDERSTAND?
Error Analysis Your friend graphs y 5 x 1 3 at the right. Describe and y
correct your friend's error.
18. Circle the name for the x-values your friend used.
1 x
integers rational numbers real numbers whole numbers 2 O 1
19. Circle the best name for the x-values of y 5 x 1 3.
integers rational numbers real numbers whole numbers
20. Describe your friend’s error. y
5
4
3
2
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1
x
Ľ5 Ľ4 Ľ3 Ľ2 Ľ1 O 1 2 3 4 5
21. Graph the function correctly on the coordinate plane at Ľ1
the right. Ľ2
Ľ3
Ľ4
Ľ5
Math Success
Check off the vocabulary words that you understand.
continuous graph discrete graph
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