Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
3. Functions
Intro to Functions & Their Graphs
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Problem 51a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFor 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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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Ordered Pairs
Ordered pairs are pairs of numbers that represent coordinates on a Cartesian plane, typically written in the form (x, y). In the context of equations, they are used to identify specific solutions where the x-value corresponds to a particular y-value derived from the equation. For example, for the equation y = x^2, the ordered pairs (1, 1), (2, 4), and (3, 9) are solutions since they satisfy the equation.
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Graphing Quadratic Functions
Graphing quadratic functions involves plotting the curve of a function defined by a polynomial of degree two, typically in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c. The graph of such functions is a parabola, which opens upwards if 'a' is positive and downwards if 'a' is negative. Understanding the shape and vertex of the parabola is crucial for accurately representing the function visually.
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Function Evaluation
Function evaluation is the process of substituting a specific value for the variable in a function to find the corresponding output. For the equation y = x^2, evaluating the function at different x-values allows us to determine the y-values that form ordered pairs. This concept is essential for generating the table of solutions and understanding how changes in x affect y.
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