Algebra 1 : Functions and Lines

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra 1

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Example Questions

Example Question #71 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Given a function 

,

we can plug in  to get

.

Example Question #73 : Algebraic Functions

Solve for .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 In order to solve for  in the above equation, we must isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by applying an operation to  that is the inverse (opposite) of what's currently being applied to .

Given , we see that  is being subtracted from , so we need to add  to both sides of the equation to isolate :

Example Question #74 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Given a function 

,

we can plug in  to get

.

Example Question #75 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Given a function

,

we can plug in  to get

.

 

Example Question #71 : How To Find F(X)

Given a function , what is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Given a function 

,

we can plug in  to get

.

Example Question #77 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 Given a function

,

we can plug in  to get

.

Example Question #78 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Given a function 

,

we can plug in  to get

.

Example Question #79 : Algebraic Functions

Given a function , what is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Given a function 

,

we can plug in  to get

Example Question #80 : Algebraic Functions

Given the function , what is ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Start by replacing the number with the  term in the function.

Simplify by distributing the four with the two in the numerator.

Convert  to  and replace so that fractions with like denominators can be added.

Example Question #81 : Algebraic Functions

If 

 

and 

,

then what is the value of ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This type of problem is very common on standardized tests, and examines a student's confidence level when dealing with unfamiliar material. Clearly, we don't learn how to "diamond" numbers in class! The diamond symbol, however, just represents some unknown operation. Here, to diamond two numbers simply means raising the first number to the negative second number. The solution is provided below:

First evaluate f(5). This simplifies to: 

.

Now, we know that the question is asking for the value of: 

.

The rest of the solution is a simple matter of dealing with a negative exponent. Based on the laws of exponents, we know that 

.

Therefore, the answer to this question is 0.01.

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