Name: __________________

Date: __________Period:___

Interpreting Functions Webercise

https://slideplayer.com/slide/15837990/
Directions: Below you will navigate through different websites to answer a series of
questions whether fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, or short answer. Click on the website link
and it should take you to the webpage where you can find the answers. Log your answers
and make sure you save all of your work.

What is a function?

https://www.slideshare.net/AdilAslam4/function-and-its-type-in-mathematics

Paul’s Online Notes

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/FunctionDefn.aspx

1. A function is a ___________ for which each ________ from the set of first
components of the ordered pairs is associated with exactly _____ value from the set
of second components of the ordered pair.
2. Every input, x, yields exactly ____ output, y.
3. Evaluate why (2,4), (3,7), (2,10), (4,12) is NOT a function.
4. Determine if y=5x+1 is a function. Explain why or why not.

5. Determine of y2=x+1 is a function. Explain why or why not.

6. List the three types of functions that will be discussed in this unit.
i.
ii.
iii.

Linear Functions

Math is Fun
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/linear-equations.html

1. A linear equation is an equation for a _______ ________.

2. Which is the most common form?
a. Slope-intercept b. Intercept-slope c. Slope
3. In the equation, y=mx+b, express what each variable represents and why it is crucial
for graphing the equation.

4. Identify point-slope form.

a. y=mx+b b. y1-x=m(x1-y) c. y1-y=m(x-x1)
5. Discuss the similarities between standard form of a quadratic and the third form of a
linear equation.
6. Label each equation as a linear function or not a linear function.
a. y=3x+5
b. y2=x+1
 c. 2x-y=5

Quadratic Functions

https://mayermath.weebly.com/section-5-quadratics-part-1.html

Varsity Tutors
https://www.varsitytutors.com/hotmath/hotmath_help/topics/quadratic-function

1. What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

2. The graph of a quadratic function is called a _______.
3. I am the parent quadratic function.
a. f(x)=2x b. f(x)=x2 c. f(x)=x2+x d. f(x)=x
2
4. In the form, f(x)=ax +bx+c, the coefficient of ___ makes the parabola _____ or
_______ and can turn it _____ ________ if it is __________.
5. A ________ a coefficient makes the parabola face ______.
6. A ________ a coefficient makes the parabola face ______.
7. List the ideal components needed to graph a parabola.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8. The _____ of a parabola is the point at the _____ or _______ of the _____ shape.
9. Identify the vertex form of a quadratic function.
___________________________
10. The _____ _____ __________ of a parabola is the vertical line through the vertex.
11. The (standard/vertex) form allows one to find the axis of symmetry easier. (circle
one)
12. What is the formula for finding the axis of symmetry?
 13. Based on the given information about a parabola’s axis of symmetry, what do you
infer the purpose of the axis of symmetry is?

14. The x-intercept occurs when the parabola crosses the __ axis.
15. The __intercept occurs when the parabola crosses the y-axis.

Exponential Functions

https://www.shelovesmath.com/algebra/advanced-algebra/exponential-functions/

Khan Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/x2f8bb11595b61c86:exponential-growth-
decay/x2f8bb11595b61c86:exponential-vs-linear-growth/v/exponential-growth-functions
Directions: Please watch the video and answer the questions below.
1. Make a table to see how quickly y=3x grows.

x y

2. Exponential functions are really ______.

3. Describe how exponential functions differ from linear and quadratic functions.

4. Exponential functions ______ or _______ quickly.

Directions: Fill in the notes utilizing the website below.
Paul’s Online Notes
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/ExpFunctions.aspx

1. If b is any number such that b > 0 and b does not equal 1, then an _______ ________
in the form ___________, where b is called the ______ and x can be any _____
number.
2. Properties of exponential functions.