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1-1 Lesson Quiz

Key Features of Functions

Linear, quadratic, and absolute-value functions can be graphed using key features
that the equation identifies. Key features can be labeled using either set builder
notation or interval notation. Interval notation represents a set of real numbers by
a pair of values. Parentheses are used when the points are not included. Brackets
are used for when a boundary point is included.
1. Use the function f(x) = x2 − 16 and identify the key features that are listed in
the table for the graph. Use interval notation for the domain and range. Pay
attention to when to use ( ) and when to use [ ].
Key Feature Answer

Domain

Range

x–intercept

y–intercept

Function is Positive

Function is Negative

2. Cheyenne identified the key features of the function f(x) = x + 4 before

graphing it. She wrote her answers in the table. Find and fix her error. You may
want to graph this function on Desmos.
Key Feature Answer
Domain (−∞, ∞)
Range (−∞, ∞)
x–intercept x=4
y–intercept 4
Function is Positive (−4, ∞)
Function is Negative (−∞, −4)

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3. Identify the key features of the function f(x) = |x − 3|. Use Desmos to graph the
function. Draw a rough sketch of the graph below.
Key Feature Clues Answer

Domain Values of the x-axis

Range Values of the y-axis

x–intercept When y = 0

y–intercept When x = 0

Function is Positive Function is above the x axis

NA
Function is Negative Function is below the x axis

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