Common Core: High School - Functions : Interpreting Functions

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Example Question #9 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the -intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" 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: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

where

Recall that if  is negative the parabola opens down and if  is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if  then the width of the parabola is wider; if  then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the -axis.

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For the function above, the vertex is also the minimum of the function and lies at the -intercept of the graph.

Therefore the vertex lies at  which means the -intercept is two.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The -intercept is two.

Example Question #10 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the -intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" 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: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

where

Recall that if  is negative the parabola opens down and if  is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if  then the width of the parabola is wider; if  then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the -axis.

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For the function above, the vertex is also the minimum of the function and lies at the -intercept of the graph.

Therefore the vertex lies at  which means the -intercept is zero.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The -intercept is zero.

Example Question #11 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the -intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" 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: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

where

Recall that if  is negative the parabola opens down and if  is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if  then the width of the parabola is wider; if  then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the -axis.

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For the function above, the parabola is shifted to the right therefore the -intercept of the graph is not at the vertex.

Therefore the  -intercept lies at the point  which means the -intercept is four.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The -intercept is four.

Example Question #82 : High School: Functions

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What is the -intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" 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: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

where

Recall that if  is negative the parabola opens down and if  is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if  then the width of the parabola is wider; if  then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the -axis.

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 7.50.54 am

For the function above, the parabola is shifted to the right therefore the -intercept of the graph is not at the vertex.

Therefore the  -intercept lies at the point  which means the -intercept is one.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The -intercept is one.

Example Question #1 : 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

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Step 3: Connect the points with a smooth curve.

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

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Example Question #2 : 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

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Step 3: Connect the points with a smooth curve.

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

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Example Question #3 : 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

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Step 3: Connect the points with a smooth curve.

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

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 8.35.09 am

Example Question #4 : 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 #5 : 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 negative two will be in the domain.

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 8.36.02 am

Example Question #6 : 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 two will be in the domain.

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 8.36.21 am

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