3. Functions

Intro to Functions & Their Graphs

College Algebra

3. Functions

Intro to Functions & Their Graphs

Multiple Choice

Is the equation $y=-2x+10$ a function? If so, rewrite it in function notation and evaluate at $f\left(3\right)$ .

$f\left(3\right)=4$ , Is A Function

$f\left(3\right)=3$ , Is A Function

$f\left(3\right)=1$ , Is A Function

Is NOT A Function

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Consider the following nonlinear system. Work Exercises 75 –80 in order. y = | x - 1 | y = x^2 - 4 Use the definition of absolute value to write y = | x - 1 | as a piecewise-defined function.

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For each equation, (a) give a table with at least three ordered pairs that are solutions, and (b) graph the equation. See Examples 7 and 8. 2x+3y=5

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For each equation, (a) give a table with at least three ordered pairs that are solutions, and (b) graph the equation. See Examples 7 and 8. y=-x^2

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Determine whether each relation defines a function, and give the domain and range. See Examples 1–4.

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For each function graphed, give the minimum and maximum values of ƒ(x) and the x-values at which they occur.

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For each function graphed, give the minimum and maximum values of ƒ(x) and the x-values at which they occur.

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To answer each question, refer to the following basic graphs. Which one is the graph of ƒ(x)=x^2? What is its domain?

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={x-1 if x≤3, 2 if x>3

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={4-x if x<2, 1+2x if x≥2

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={2x+1 if x≥0, x if x<0

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={-3 if x≤1, -1 if x>1

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={-2x if x<-3, 3x-1 if -3≤x≤2, -4x if x>2

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={x^3+5 if x≤0, -x^2 if x<0

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Graph each piecewise-defined function. See Example 2. ƒ(x)={-(1/2)x^2+2 if x≤2, (1/2)x if x>2

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Give a rule for each piecewise-defined function. Also give the domain and range.

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Give a rule for each piecewise-defined function. Also give the domain and range.

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Give a rule for each piecewise-defined function. Also give the domain and range.

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Find the value of the function for the given value of x. See Example 3. ƒ(x)={5 if 02, for x=5.6

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Find the value of the function for the given value of x. See Example 3. ƒ(x)={3 if 04, for x=6.2

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Graph each function. Give the domain and range. See Example 3. ƒ(x)=-[[x]]

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Graph each function. Give the domain and range. See Example 3. g(x)=[[2x-1]]

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Solve each problem. See Example 4. Suppose that the cost of mailing a letter weighing x ounces, where x>0, is ƒ(x)=55-15[[1-x]]cents. What is the cost for the first ounce?

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Solve each problem. See Example 4. Suppose that the cost of mailing a letter weighing x ounces, where x>0, is ƒ(x)=55-15[[1-x]]cents. What is the cost of mailing a 2.6-ounce letter?

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For each graph, determine whether y is a function of x. Give the domain and range of each relation.

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For each graph, determine whether y is a function of x. Give the domain and range of each relation.

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For each graph, determine whether y is a function of x. Give the domain and range of each relation.

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For each graph, determine whether y is a function of x. Give the domain and range of each relation.

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Use a graphing calculator to graph each equation in the standard viewing window. 3x + 4y = 6

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Graph each equation. 2x +5y = 20

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Graph each equation. 3y = x

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Graph each equation. ƒ(x) = x

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Use a graphing calculator to graph each equation in the standard viewing window. -2x + 5y = 10

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Graph each equation. x - 4y = 8

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Graph each equation. x = -5

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Graph each equation. ƒ(x) = 3

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Graph each function. ƒ(x) = -|x|

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Graph each function. ƒ(x) = |x| -3

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Graph each function. ƒ(x) = 2∛(x+1)-2

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Graph each function. ƒ(x) = {|x| if x < 3 , 6-x if x ≥ 3}

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Determine whether each equation has a graph that is symmetric with respect to the x-axis, the y-axis, the origin, or none of these. y^3 = x + 4

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Determine whether each equation has a graph that is symmetric with respect to the x-axis, the y-axis, the origin, or none of these. |x| = |y|

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In Exercises 39–50, graph the given functions, f and g, in the same rectangular coordinate system. Select integers for x, starting with -2 and ending with 2. Once you have obtained your graphs, describe how the graph of g is related to the graph of f. f(x) = x, g(x) = x + 3

In Exercises 65–70, use the graph of f to find each indicated function value. f(-3)

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In Exercises 65–70, use the graph of f to find each indicated function value. f(4)

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In Exercises 65–70, use the graph of f to find each indicated function value.

In Exercises 77–92, use the graph to determine a.the x-intercepts, if any; b. the y-intercept, if any; and e. the missing function values, indicated by question marks, below each graph.

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In Exercises 77–92, use the graph to determine a.the x-intercepts, if any; b. the y-intercept, if any; and e. the missing function values, indicated by question marks, below each graph.

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In Exercises 77–92, use the graph to determine a. the function's domain; b. the function's range; and e. the missing function values, indicated by question marks, below each graph.

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In Exercises 49–56, identify each equation without completing the square. 4x^2 + 4y^2 + 12x + 4y + 1 = 0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y²+3x+5y+9/4=0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y² − x + 2y + 1 = 0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y² - 6y -7=0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² - 2x + y² – 15 = 0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y²+8x-2y-8=0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y² – 10x – 6y – 30 = 0

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In Exercises 53–64, complete the square and write the equation in standard form. Then give the center and radius of each circle and graph the equation. x² + y²+6x+2y+6 = 0

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. (x + 1)² + y² = 25

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. x² + (y − 1)² = 1

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. (x + 2)² + (y - 2)² = 4

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. (x+3)² + (y + 2)² = 4

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. (x − 3)² + (y + 1)² = 36

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In Exercises 41–52, give the center and radius of the circle described by the equation and graph each equation. Use the graph to identify the relation's domain and range. x² + y² = 16

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In Exercises 31–40, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (-4, 0), r = 10

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In Exercises 31–40, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (−3, −1), r = √3

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In Exercises 31–40, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (-1, 4), r = 2

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In Exercises 31–40, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (3, 2), r = 5

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In Exercises 31–40, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (0, 0), r = 7

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (√50, −6) and (√2, 6)

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (7√3, −6) and (3√3, −2)

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (8, 3√5) and (−6, 7√5)

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (-3, -4) and (6, −8)

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In Exercises 65-66, a line segment through the center of each circle intersects the circle at the points shown. a. Find the coordinates of the circle's center. b. Find the radius of the circle. c. Use your answers from parts (a) and (b) to write the standard form of the circle's equation.

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (-1/4, -1/7) and (3/4, 6/7)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (7/3, 1/5) and (1/3, 6/5)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (3√3, √5) and (−√3, 4√5)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (0, -√2) and (√7,0)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (0, −√3) and (√5, 0)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (3.5, 8.2) and (-0.5, 6.2)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (-2, -6) and (3, −4)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (0, 0) and (3,-4)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (4, -1) and (-6, 3)

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In Exercises 1–18, find the distance between each pair of points. If necessary, express answers in simplified radical form and then round to two decimal places. (2, 3) and (14, 8)

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (-2, -8) and (−6, −2)

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In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (6, 8) and (2, 4)

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Exercises 103–105 will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Solve by completing the square: y² – 6y — 4 = 0.

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Exercises 103–105 will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Use a rectangular coordinate system to graph the circle with center (1, -1) and radius 1.

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Exercises 103–105 will help you prepare for the material covered in the next section. Let (x1, y₁) = (7, 2) and (x2, y2) = (1, −1). Find √[(x2 − x1)² + (y2 − y₁)²]. Express the - answer in simplified radical form.

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence. The circle with center (3, 6) and radius 4 has equation _________.

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In Exercises 109–111, give the center and radius of each circle. x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 2y - 4 = 0

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In Exercises 107–108, write the standard form of the equation of the circle with the given center and radius. Center (-2. 4), r = 6

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In Exercises 105–106, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (2, 6) and (-12, 4)

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Find the given distances between points P, Q, R, and S on a number line, with coordi-nates -4, -1, 8, and 12, respectively. d(P, Q)

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Find the given distances between points P, Q, R, and S on a number line, with coordi-nates -4, -1, 8, and 12, respectively. d(Q,R)

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Fill in the blank(s) to correctly complete each sentence. The circle with equation x^2+y^2=49 has center with coordinates________ and radius equal to__________ .

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (0, 0), radius 6

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (2, 0), radius 6

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (0, 4), radius 4

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (5, -4), radius 7

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (-2, 5), radius 4

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In the following exercises, (a) find the center-radius form of the equation of each circle described, and (b) graph it. See Examples 1 and 2. center (√2, √2), radius √2

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Use each graph to determine an equation of the circle in (a) center-radius form and (b) general form.

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Use each graph to determine an equation of the circle in (a) center-radius form and (b) general form.

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Give the center and radius of the circle represented by each equation. See Examples 3 and 4. x^2+y^2+6x+8y+9=0

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Give the center and radius of the circle represented by each equation. See Examples 3 and 4. x^2+y^2-4x+12y=-4

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Describe the graph of each equation as a circle, a point, or nonexistent. If it is a circle, give the center and radius. If it is a point, give the coordinates. See Examples 3–5. x^2+y^2+4x-8y+32=0

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Describe the graph of each equation as a circle, a point, or nonexistent. If it is a circle, give the center and radius. If it is a point, give the coordinates. See Examples 3–5. x^2+y^2+4x+14y=-54

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Describe the graph of each equation as a circle, a point, or nonexistent. If it is a circle, give the center and radius. If it is a point, give the coordinates. See Examples 3–5. x^2+y^2+2x-6y+14=0

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Describe the graph of each equation as a circle, a point, or nonexistent. If it is a circle, give the center and radius. If it is a point, give the coordinates. See Examples 3–5. x^2+y^2+4x+4y+8=0

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Describe the graph of each equation as a circle, a point, or nonexistent. If it is a circle, give the center and radius. If it is a point, give the coordinates. See Examples 3–5. x^2+y^2-2x+12y-12=0

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Work each of the following. Find the equation of a circle with center at (-4, 3), passing through the point (5, 8).Write it in center-radius form.

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Find the distance between each pair of points, and give the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining them. P(3, -1), Q(-4, 5)

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Find the distance between each pair of points, and give the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining them. M((-8, 2), N(3, -7)

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Find the distance between each pair of points, and give the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining them. A(-6, 3), B(-6,8)

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In Exercises 67–70, graph both equations in the same rectangular coordinate system and find all points of intersection. Then show that these ordered pairs satisfy the equations. x² + y² = 16, x-y = 4

In Exercises 19–30, find the midpoint of each line segment with the given endpoints. (-7/2, 3/2) and (-5/2, -11/2)

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Multiple Choice

State the inputs and outputs of the following relation. Is it a function? { $\left(-3,5\right),\left(0,2\right),\left(3,5\right)$ }

State the inputs and outputs of the following relation. Is it a function? { $\left(2,5\right),\left(0,2\right),\left(2,9\right)$ }

Is the equation $y^2+2x=10$ a function? If so, rewrite it in function notation and evaluate at $f\left(-1\right)$ .

Find the domain and range of the following graph (write your answer using interval notation).

Find the domain of $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x+4}$ . Express your answer using interval notation.

Find the domain of $f\left(x\right)=\frac{1}{x^2-5x+6}$ . Express your answer using interval notation.

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