Understanding Functions: Definition, Types, and Applications
This worksheet guides you through the essential concepts of functions, including definitions, characteristics, and types. You'll analyze and apply functions through various problems and scenarios.
1. What is the definition of a function? (1 choice)
2. Which of the following are characteristics of a function? (multiple choice)
3. Explain the Vertical Line Test and how it is used to determine if a graph represents a function.
4. List the types of functions mentioned in the key concepts.
What are linear functions?
What are quadratic functions?
What are polynomial functions?
5. Given the quadratic function y = x^2 - 4x + 4, find the vertex of the parabola.
6. What is the domain of a function? (1 choice)
7. Which of the following are true about linear functions? (multiple choice)
8. Describe the difference between the domain and range of a function with an example.
9. Given the function f(x) = 2x + 3, what is f(4)? (1 choice)
10. Identify which of the following graphs represent a function. (multiple choice)
11. Evaluate the following scenarios and determine which can be represented by a function. (multiple choice)
12. Create a real-world scenario where a quadratic function could be used to model the situation. Explain why a quadratic function is appropriate.
13. If a function f(x) has an inverse, what must be true about its graph? (1 choice)
14. Analyze the function y = |x|. Which of the following are true? (multiple choice)
15. Compare and contrast linear and quadratic functions in terms of their graphs and equations.
16. Which of the following statements is true about inverse functions? (1 choice)
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