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What is a Function

1. Watch Khan’s Academy video, ​What is a Function​, up to the 5:43 time stamp.
2. The video goes over three different examples of functions. Answer the following
questions:
a. What kind of function is the first example depicting? ​(1 point)

b. After analyzing the second example. Construct your own function using
words. Then translate it using variables. ​(2 points)

c. Explain using your own words the third example. ​(1 points)
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Function Tables

1. Visit ​Generating Number Patterns

2. Scroll down to the Function Tables Examples and read through them. Think
about the pattern/relationship between the inputs (​x)​ and the outputs (​y)​ .
3. After reading the examples, use the table below to answer the following
questions:

x f(x)=y

-2 -5

0 3

15

a. Identify the pattern/relationship between the inputs (​x​) and the outputs (​y​).
(1 point)

b. Write the relationship as a function. ​(1 point)

c. Fill in the rest of the chart above. Your answers will appear highlighted.
(2 points)
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World Applications of Functions

1. Go to this ​Desmos​ activity and log in.

2. Complete Slides 1-11. Slide 12 is extra credit worth 1 point.
3. After you complete the activity, answer the following questions:
a. What kind of relationships are described in this exercise? List them all.
(Hint: note how the x-axis and y-axis are labeled.) (​ 2 points)

b. What kind of function is the graph depicting?​(Hint: think of all the functions
we have covered)​ ​(1 point)

c. List 3 different activities you do on a daily basis that you can apply a
similar technique. ​(2 points)

d. Choose one of the 3 activities listed above and write a description about
it. Sketch the graph using ​Scratchwork​ tools. Export the work as an image
and insert it here. ​(2 points)