Common Core: High School - Functions : Interpreting Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : 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:

Question5

Question2

Question3

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Question4

Correct answer:

Question5

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.

Question5

Example Question #5 : Graph A Polynomial Function

Graph the function and identify its roots.

Possible Answers:

Question5

Question6

Question4

Question3

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Correct answer:

Question6

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.

Question6

Example Question #4 : 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:

Question2

Question7

Question5

Question6

Question4

 

Correct answer:

Question7

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.

Question7

Example Question #5 : 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:

Question7

Question6

Question5

Question4

Question8

Correct answer:

Question8

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.

Question8

Example Question #6 : 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:

Question7

Question9

Question3

Question4

Question8

Correct answer:

Question9

Explanation:

his 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 techniques to solve for the roots.

Step 2: Create a table of  pairs.

Step 3: 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.

Question9

Example Question #7 : 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:

Question10

Question7

Question9

Question8

Question5

Correct answer:

Question10

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.


Question10

Example Question #11 : 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:

Question4

Question2

Question11

Question3

Question5

Correct answer:

Question11

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.

Question11

Example Question #4 : Graph A Polynomial Function

Graph the function and identify the roots.

Possible Answers:

Question6

Question5

Question2

Question3

Question12

Correct answer:

Question12

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.

Question12

Example Question #1 : Graph Rational Functions, Identify Zeros, Asymptotes, And End Behavior: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7d

Graph the following function and its asymptotes.

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to graph a rational function and identify its asymptotes.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes 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 techniques to identify asymptotes of the function.

Recall that asymptotes occur at locations where the domain and range of the function do not exist. For vertical asymptotes this occurs if there is a fraction where the denominator contains the variable:

Given the function

thus a vertical asymptote is at .

Step 2: Identify the horizontal asymptote by examining the end behavior of the function.

Given the function

to find the end behavior, substitute in large values for x. When large values of x are put into the function the denominator becomes larger. 

Recall that when n is some large value, the fraction approaches zero.

Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is at .

Step 3: Graph the function using technology and plot the asymptotes.

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Example Question #2 : Graph Rational Functions, Identify Zeros, Asymptotes, And End Behavior: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7d

Graph the function and its asymptotes.

Possible Answers:

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Question2

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Correct answer:

Question2

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to graph a rational function and identify its asymptotes.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph rational functions, identifying zeros and asymptotes 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 techniques to identify asymptotes of the function.

Recall that asymptotes occur at locations where the domain and range of the function do not exist. For vertical asymptotes this occurs if there is a fraction where the denominator contains the variable:

Given the function

thus a vertical asymptote is at .

Step 2: Identify the horizontal asymptote by examining the end behavior of the function.

Given the function

to find the end behavior, substitute in large values for x. When large values of x are put into the function the denominator becomes larger. 

Recall that when n is some large value, the fraction approaches zero.

Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is at .

Step 3: Graph the function using technology and plot the asymptotes.

Question2

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