Vocabulary
Evaluating Function Rules
Write a Function Rule
Domain & Range
Is it a Function?
100
What is the definition of domain?
A set of input values (all values of x).
100
Evaluate f(2) if f(x)=-3x
f(2) = -6
100

The output of function A is given by adding 4 to the input, then multiplying the result by 2. Write a rule for Function A.

A(x) = 2(x + 4)

100

State the domain and range:

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D: {3, 5} R: {7, 8, 9}

100

Is it a function? {(2, 3), (4, 5), ( -2, 6)}

Yes, each input has exactly one output.

200
What is the definition of range?
The set of output values (all values of y).
200
Evaluate f(7) if f(x)= -(4x+2)
f(7) = -30
200

An equilateral triangle has three sides of equal length. Function P gives the perimeter of an equilateral triangle of side length s. Write a rule for Function P that gives the perimeter of the triangle with side length s.

P(s) = 3s

200
State the domain and range:
D: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} R: {-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 6}
200

Using the vertical line test, does the graph of the points (1,3) and (1,5) represent a function?

No, the points fail the Vertical Line Test.

300

What is the test to tell if a graph is a function?

Vertical Line Test

300
Evaluate f(-6) if f(x)=x^2 - 9
f(-6) = 27
300

A cell phone plan from Company D costs $80 per month, with unlimited data. Write a function rule for Company D that gives the monthly cost of the cell phone plan.

D(x) = 80

300

State the domain and range:

D: Any number greater than or equal to -4

R: Any number

300

Is it a function?

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No, the input of 2 has two different outputs.

400

What words are used to describe the variables that represent the input and output?

x - independent, y - dependent

400
Evaluate f(x)=9 if f(x)=25 - 4x
x = 4
400

Priya bought a plant for a science experiment. When she brought it home, the plant was 5 cm tall. Since then, the plant has grown 0.5 cm a week. Write a function rule for Function H, which describes the height of the plant after w weeks.

H(w) = 5 + 0.5w

400

State the domain and range:

D: Any number except x = -2

R: Any number

400

Is it a function? Justify your answer.

Yes, it passes the Vertical Line Test.

500

What is the definition of a function?

A relationship between input and output values. Each input has exactly one output value.

500

Evaluate f(x)=42 if f(x)=3x+15

x = 9

500

Bo was offered a job after college earning a salary of $75,000. He will get a raise of $2,000 after each year working for the company. Write a rule for Function S, that gives the salary Bo earns after y years.

S(y) = 75000 + 2000y

500

State the domain and range of the absolute value function: f(x) = | x |

D: Any number

R: Any non-negative number

500

Is it a function? f(x) = 3x + 5

Yes, it will pass the vertical line test.