Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Relations
Analyzing Graphs of Functions and Relations
Then/Now
New Vocabulary
Example 1: Real-World Example: Estimate Function Values
Example 2: Find Domain and Range
Example 3: Find y-Intercepts
Example 4: Find Zeros
Key Concept: Tests for Symmetry
Example 5: Test for Symmetry
Key Concept: Even and Odd Functions
Example 6: Identify Even and Odd Functions
Determine whether 2y + 5x = 7 represents y as a
function of x.
A. y is a function of x.
B. y is not a function of x.
Determine whether the
graph represents y as a
function of x.
A. y is a function of x.
B. y is not a function of x.
Find f (–2) if f (x) = 6 – x 2.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 10
Find
A. 3a – 2
B.
C.
D.
State the domain of .
A.
B. (–3, 3)
C.
D.
You identified functions. (Lesson 1-1)
Answer: $1,050,000
Estimate Function Values
Answer: $50,000
PROFIT A-Z Toy Boat Company found the average price
of its boats over a six month period. The average price
for each boat can be represented by the polynomial
function p (x) = –0.325x3 + 1.5x2 + 22, where x is the
month, and 0 < x ≤ 6.
Use the graph to estimate the average price of a boat in
the fourth month. Confirm you estimate algebraically.
A. $25
B. $23
C. $22
D. $20
Find Domain and Range
Domain
• The dot at (3, 3) indicates that the domain of
f ends at 3 and includes 3.
• The arrow on the left side indicates that the graph
will continue without bound.
The domain of f is . In set-builder notation, the
domain is .
Range
The graph does not extend above y = 2, but f (x)
decreases without bound for smaller and smaller
values of x. So the range of f is .
Find Domain and Range
Answer: D:
R:
Use the graph of f to find the domain and range of
the function.
A. Domain:
Range:
B. Domain:
Range:
C. Domain:
Find y-Intercepts
Estimate Graphically
It appears that f (x) intersects the y-axis at
approximately (0, 4), so the y-intercept is about 4.
Solve Algebraically
Find f (0).
f (0) = (0)2 – 4(0) + 4 = 4.
The y-intercept is 4.
Answer: 4
Find y-Intercepts
Estimate Graphically
g (x) intersects the y-axis at approximately (0,1), so
the y-intercept is about 1.
Solve Algebraically
Find g (0).
g (0) = |0 + 2| – 3 or –1
The y-intercept is –1.
Answer: 1
Use the graph of the function to approximate its
y-intercept. Then find the y-intercept algebraically.
A. –1; f (0) = –1
B. 0; f (0) = 0
C. 1; f (0) = 1
D. 2; f (0) = 2
Find Zeros
Estimate Graphically
The x-intercepts appear to be at about 1, 0, and 1.
Solve Algebraically
x3 – x = 0 Let f (x) = 0.
x(x 2 – 1) = 0 Factor.
x(x – 1)(x + 1) = 0 Factor.
x = 0 or x – 1 = 0 or x + 1 = 0 Zero Product Property
x=0 x =1 x = 1 Solve for x.
The zeros of f are 0, 1, and 1.
Answer: 1, 0, 1
Use the graph of to approximate
its zero(s). Then find its zero(s) algebraically.
A. –2.5
B. –1
C. 5
D. 9
Test for Symmetry
Analyze Graphically
The graph appears to be symmetric with respect to the
y-axis because for every point (x, y) on the graph,
there is a point (x, y).
Support Numerically
A table of values supports this conjecture.
Test for Symmetry
Confirm Algebraically
Because x2 + 2 is equivalent to (x)2 + 2, the graph is
symmetric with respect to the y-axis.
Analyze Graphically
The graph appears to be symmetric with respect to the
origin because for every point (x, y) on the graph,
there is a point (x, y).
Support Numerically
A table of values supports this conjecture.
Test for Symmetry
Confirm Algebraically
Because (x)(y) = 6 is equivalent to (x)(y) = 6, the
graph is symmetric with respect to the origin.
Answer: neither
Identify Even and Odd Functions
Answer: neither
Graph the function f (x) = x 4 – 8 using a graphing
calculator. Analyze the graph to determine
whether the graph is even, odd, or neither.
Confirm algebraically. If even or odd, describe the
symmetry of the graph of the function.