Algebra 1

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Function Notation #1

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Evaluating

f ( x) is notation. It does not mean f times x. Function notation is used to show a relationship
between an input and output value. The f implies that some sort of mathematical operation is
performed on the input value x to generate a specific output value.

Rewrite the following coordinate points using function notation.

a. ( 1 , 3)

b. ( -4 , 17 )

c. ( 19 , 1.23)

d) (99 , 100)

Rewrite the function notation as a coordinate point.

a. f (3) 12

b. f (13) 2

c. f (.5) 34

d. f (6) 6

Find the value of the output by evaluating each rule with the given input.
1. f ( x ) = ( 3 + x ) 2

f(5) =

=
coordinate: _______________

2. f ( x ) = 3 + x 2

f(5) =

=
coordinate: _______________

3. f ( x ) = 2 ( x - 7 )

f(22) =

coordinate: _______________
4. f ( x ) = 2 x - 7

f(22) =
coordinate: _______________

5. f ( x ) = 8 x + x 2

f(7) =

=
coordinate: _______________

6. f ( x ) = 8 x + x 2

f(-7) =

coordinate: _______________
7. f ( x ) = 2 0 - x

f(-15) =

coordinate: _______________
8. f ( x ) = - x 2 + 3 x + 6

f(4) =

=
coordinate: _______________

Use the table to evaluate the given expressions.

f ( x)

-2

-12

18

24

9. f (3)
10. f ( x) 24
11. f (0)
12. Write a general rule for f ( x) .

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f ( x)

-3

14

15

10

18

13. f (0)

14. True or False

f (14) 6

15. True or False

f (10) 18

16. Write a general rule for f ( x)