Common Core: High School - Functions : High School: Functions

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Example Question #7 : Graph Square Root, Cube Root, And Piecewise Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7b

Graph the following function.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values less than three will be in the domain.

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Example Question #8 : Graph Square Root, Cube Root, And Piecewise Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7b

Graph the following function.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values less than zero will be in the domain.

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Example Question #9 : Graph Square Root, Cube Root, And Piecewise Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7b

Graph the following function.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values less than zero will be in the domain.

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Example Question #10 : Graph Square Root, Cube Root, And Piecewise Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7b

Graph the following function.

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values less than one half will be in the domain.

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Example Question #91 : High School: Functions

Graph the following function.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values greater than zero will be in the domain.

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Example Question #92 : High School: Functions

Graph the following function.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a square root function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including step functions and absolute value functions" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Make a table of  coordinates for the function.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 2: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Recall that a square root function cannot have negative values under the radical therefore, no x values greater than zero will be in the domain.

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Example Question #1 : Graph Polynomial Functions, Identify Zeros, Factor, And Identify End Behavior.: Css.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7c

Graph the following function and identify the zeros.

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a polynomial function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic technique to factor the function.

Separating the function into two parts...

Factoring a negative one from the second set results in...

Factoring out  from the first set results in...

The new factored form of the function is,

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Now, recognize that the first binomial is a perfect square for which the following formula can be used

since 

thus the simplified, factored form is,

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Step 2: Identify the roots of the function.

To find the roots of a function set its factored form equal to zero and solve for the possible x values.

Step 3: Create a table of  pairs.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 4: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

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Example Question #1 : Graph Polynomial Functions, Identify Zeros, Factor, And Identify End Behavior.: Css.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7c

Graph the function and identify its roots.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a polynomial function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic technique to factor the function.

Recognize that the binomial is a perfect square for which the following formula can be used

since 

thus the simplified, factored form is,

.

Step 2: Identify the roots of the function.

To find the roots of a function set its factored form equal to zero and solve for the possible x values.

      

Step 3: Create a table of  pairs.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 4: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Question2

Example Question #2 : Graph Polynomial Functions, Identify Zeros, Factor, And Identify End Behavior.: Css.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7c

Graph the function and identify the roots.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a polynomial function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic technique to factor the function.

Recognize that the binomial is a perfect square for which the following formula can be used

since 

thus the simplified, factored form is,

.

Step 2: Identify the roots of the function.

To find the roots of a function set its factored form equal to zero and solve for the possible x values.

        

Step 3: Create a table of  pairs.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 4: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Question3

Example Question #6 : Graph A Polynomial Function

Graph the function and identify its roots.

Possible Answers:

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Question3

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to graph a polynomial function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Use algebraic technique to factor the function.

Recognize that the binomial is a perfect square for which the following formula can be used

since 

thus the simplified, factored form is,

.

Step 2: Identify the roots of the function.

To find the roots of a function set its factored form equal to zero and solve for the possible x values.

        

Step 3: Create a table of  pairs.

The values in the table are found by substituting in the x values into the function as follows.

Step 4: Plot the points on a coordinate grid and connect them with a smooth curve.

Question4

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