AP Precalculus – Mixed Six – Function Concepts Units 1 & 2 Calculator

Two functions f and g are introduced in #1 and #2. Use this information throughout this task. Round your answers to three
places after the decimal.
1. Factual Recall 2. Carry out a Procedure 3. Classify a Mathematical Object
The polynomial function f is given by Let g be the True or False: Determine the end behavior
function for the polynomial function
whose T/F Statement T/F Statement
Find each of the following: graph is
shown to T T
a)
the left.
F F
b) The y-intercept of the function True or False: Determine the end behavior
–1 or the point (0, –1) The function g is a vertical transformation of
the function whose output values are for the exponential function which has an
c) The zeros of the function proportional by a factor of 2 over equal length additive transformation vertically of 3 units.
–1.757, 0.231 input values. Construct a table of values using T/F Statement T/F Statement
this proportionality. T T
d) All of the values of x when x 1 2 3 4 5 F F
x = –1.881, 1.122 4 5 7 11 19
4. Prove, Show, Justify 5. Extend a Concept 6. Critique a Fallacy
The graph of the function g has two Emma and Whit notice that the function g is
transformations; one of which is vertical as noted Find invertible. They both attempt to find the
in #3. The other transformation can be
represented as either a horizontal translation or a inverse function. Emma uses
vertical dilation. Explain how
On the interval the function f is one-to-
and concludes that
one. Find
are equivalent forms of g.
Whit uses and concludes
Either of that Explain what each
these to Find one did wrong and find the correct function
show
Show that the methods attempted by
equivalence
Whit and Emma produce equivalent forms of
Find the equation of the horizonal asymptote.
y=3
Vicki Carter, Florence, SC
 See page 2
#6
Emma should subtract 3 instead of dividing by 3 when finding the inverse. Whit should multiply by 2 before adding 3 when finding the inverse.
Emma: Whit:

Either of
these to
show
equivalence

Mathematical Practices:
#1 Skill 1.A #2 Skill 2.A #3 Skill 3.A
#4 Skill 3.C #5 Skill 1.C #6 Skill 1.C

Vicki Carter, Florence, SC