Examples of A Functions As An Ordered Pairs
Examples of A Functions As An Ordered Pairs
A function consists of a set of inputs, a set of outputs, and a rule for assigning each input to exactly one
output. The set of inputs is called the domain of the function. The set of outputs is called the range of
the function.
A function can be visualized as an input/output device
A function is a relation in which the members of the domain (x-values) DO NOT repeat.
aw a mapping diagram for the f(x) = 2x2 + 5 function in the set of real numbers.
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You can use the vertical line test on a graph to
N determine whether a relation is a function. If it is
impossible to draw a vertical line that intersects
the graph more than once, then each x-value is
paired with exactly one y-value. So, the relation is
a function.
Evaluating Functions
Evaluating a function means finding the value of f(x) =… or y =… that corresponds to a
given value of x. To do this, simply replace all the x variables with whatever x has been
assigned. For example, if we are asked to evaluate f(4), then x has been assigned the
value of 4.
f(x) = 3x + 6 Solution:
Example:
Since x= -2, then we use the first subfunction because the condition is less than 2
f (-2)= 6x + 5
=6(-2) + 5 Substitute the value of the variable.
= -12 + 5
= -7
When x= 45
Since x= 45, then we use the second subfunction because the condition is greater
than or equal to 2
f (45)= 7x - 6
Substitute the value of the variable.
= 7(45) -6
= 315 - 6
= 309
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