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5 x2 25

How would you use your calculator to solve 5 2?

The number you entered is the input number (or x-value on a graph).The result is the output number (or y-value on a graph).The x 2 key illustrates the idea of a function.

InputInput OutputOutput

Press:Press:

A function is a relat ion that gives a single output number for every valid input number.A function is a relation that gives a single

output number for every valid input number.

There are many ways to represent relations:There are many ways to represent relations:

A relation is a rule that produces one or more output numbers for every valid input number.

A relation is a rule that produces one or more output numbers for every valid input number.

These are all ways of showing a

relat ionship between two variables.

These are all ways of showing a

relat ionship between two variables.

GraphEquationTable of valuesA set of ordered pairsMapping

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

To help remember & understand the definit ion:

Think of your input number, usually your x-coordinate, as a letter.Think of your input number, usually your x-coordinate, as a letter.

Think of your output number, usually your y-coordinate, as a mailbox.Think of your output number, usually your y-coordinate, as a mailbox.

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

Input number Input number Output number Output number

Can you have one letter going to two different mail boxes?Can you have one letter going to two different mail boxes?

Not a FUNCTIONNot a FUNCTION

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

A function is a rule that gives a single output number for every valid input number.

Input number Input number Output number Output number

Can you have two different letters going to one mail box?Can you have two different letters going to one mail box?

Are these relat ions or functions?Are these relat ions or functions?

x y

x y1 52 63 74 6

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Function &

Relation

Function &

Relation

Are these relations or functions?Are these relat ions or functions?

x y

x y1 52 61 71 6

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Not a Function but aRelation

Not a Function but aRelation

xx yy

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Not a functionBut a relationNot a functionBut a relation

Are these relations or functions?Are these relat ions or functions?

x y-2 -1-1 1 0 3 1 5

x y-2 -1-1 1 0 3 1 5

Double the number and add 3Double the number and add 3

As an equation:

In words:

y = 2x + 3y = 2x + 3

As a table of values:

As a set of ordered pairs:(-2, -1) (-1,1) (0,3) (1, 5) (2, 7) (3,

9)(-2, -1) (-1,1) (0,3) (1, 5) (2, 7) (3, 9)

These all represent the

SAME function!

These all represent the

SAME function!

Lesson 5.2 (PART 2)

Math 10C

Functional NotationAn equation that is a function may be expressed using functional notation. The notation f(x) (read “f of (x)”) represents the variable y.

Example: y = 2x + 6 can be written as f(x) = 2x + 6.

Given the equation y = 2x + 6, evaluate when x = 3.y = 2(3) + 6 y = 12

Functional Notation Cont’d

For the function f(x) = 2x + 6, the notation f(3) meansthat the variable x is replaced with the value of 3.

f(x) = 2x + 6f(3) = 2(3) + 6f(3) = 12

Functional Notation Con’t

Given f(x) = 4x + 8, find each:1. f(2)

2. f(a +1)

3. f(−4a)

Evaluating Functions

= 4(2) + 8= 16

= 4(a + 1) + 8= 4a + 4 + 8= 4a + 12

= 4(-4a) + 8= -16a+ 8

If f(x) = 3x − 1, and g(x) = 5x + 3, find each:

Evaluating More Functions

= [3(2) -1] + [5(3) + 3]= 6 - 1 + 15 + 3= 23

= [3(4) - 1] - [5(-2) + 3]= 11 - (-7)= 18

= 3[3(1) - 1] + 2[5(2) + 3]= 6 + 26= 32

1. f(2) + g(3)

2. f(4) - g(-2)

3. 3f(1) + 2g(2)

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