functions unit Flashcards
vertical line
x=number
horizontal line
y= number
How do recognize an even function equation?
the biggest exponent is even
How do recognize an odd function equation?
the biggest exponent is odd
linear parent function
y=x
domain deals with x or y
x
range deals with x or y
y
discrete graphs
only points
continuous graph
any line
(image of stopped continuous)
continuous
(image of infinite continuous)
continuous
what is the definition of a function?
every x has exactly 1 y
(0,3) (-2,4) (5,8) (6,3) is this a function?
yes
(0,3) (-2,4) (5,8) (0,3) is this a function?
yes
(0,3) (-2,4) (5,8) (-2,7) is this a function?
no
(0,3) (-2,4) (5,8) (2,7) is this a function?
yes
Looking at a graph, how can we tell if something is a function?
it passes the vertical line test
f(x)=2x+1 f(2)=____
5
f(2) is 2 an x or a y value?
x
f(x)=2x+1 f(x)=19
x=9
What would you do to f(x) and g(x) if you see (f+g)(x)?
add them f(x)+g(x)