Graphs of Functions

Graphs of Functions In mathematics, the graph of a function f is the collection of all ordered pairs (x, f(x)). In particular, if x is a real number, graph means the graphical representation of this collection, in the form of a curve on a Cartesian plane, together with Cartesian axes, etc. Graphing on a Cartesian plane is sometimes referred to as curve sketching. If the function input x is an ordered pair (x1, x2) of real numbers, the graph is the collection of all ordered triples (x1, x2, f(x1, x2)), and its graphical representation is a surface (see three dimensional graph). The graph of a function on real numbers is identical to the graphic representation of the function. For general functions, the graphic representation cannot be applied and the formal definition of the graph of a function suits the need of mathematical statements, e.g., the closed graph theorem in functional analysis. The concept of the graph of a function is generalized to the graph of a relation. Note that although a function is always identified with its graph, they are not the same because it will happen that two functions with different codomain could have the same graph. Know More About :- Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Math.Tutorvista.com Page No. :- 1/4

For example, the cubic polynomial mentioned below is a surjection if its codomain is the real numbers but it is not if its codomain is the complex field. To test if a graph of a curve is a function of x, use the vertical line test. To test if a graph of a curve is a function of y, use the horizontal line test. If the function has an inverse, the graph of the inverse can be found by reflecting the graph of the original function over the line . In science, engineering, technology, finance, and other areas, graphs are tools used for many purposes. In the simplest case one variable is plotted as a function of another, typically using rectangular axes; see Plot (graphics) for details. Graphing Logarithmic Functions The logarithmic function is the reverse of the exponential function and is denoted by log(x). For A > 0 and A not equal to 1, y = Log Ax is equivalent to x = Ay. The logarithm to the base b is written ln(x). Let us consider y = f(x) = log2(x + 1). We can find the values of y by replacing the values of x in the given relation. After that, with the help of the values of x and y, we get the graph of the function as follows: Graphing Polynomial Functions A relation between some variable to other variable under some given conditions to limit its behavior is called the polynomial function. In general, we can express a polynomial function in the form of f(x) = y = A0xn + A1xn-1 + A2 xn-2+ ..........+ An-1x + An For graphing any polynomial function, we have to know about the degree of the polynomial and the end behavior. With the help of degree of the polynomial, we come to know about the shape of the function and to know about the number of x-intercepts. Learn More :- Divisibility Rules Chart

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With the help of end behavior, we come to know about the behavior of the polynomial at the end point of the graph or as it approaches positive and negative infinity. If we have y = f(x) = x2 -5x + 6 as the given function, by factorizing it, we get the function (x 3)(x - 2) = 0 i.e. x = 2, 3 are the x-intercepts of the function, where we have y = 0 at these points. So, the zeros of the function is x = 2, 3. Graphing Trigonometric Functions To draw the graph of any trigonometric function, first we have to know about the zeros of the function. The zero of any any trigonometric function is the value of at which the value of that function is zero. The period of any trigonometric function is 0 to 2. If we have y = f(x) = sin x. Here, the given function is called the wave function since its rolling like wave wise. Amplitude of the function is 1, the length of one cycle(also know as period) is 2. Domain is the set of real numbers and lastly the range lie between the -1 and 1.

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