Calculus AB

Assignment: Writing Symmetrical Functions

1. A square is inscribed in a circle such that each corner touches the circle.
A. Find a function that gives the area of the square as a function of the radius of the circle.
Simplify the function as much as possible, and describe any symmetry in the function. Make
certain to show all the steps you use to come up with the function, as well as describe your
reasoning.

B. State the domain and range of the function you came up with in part (A), keeping in mind
all practical considerations.

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Calculus AB
Assignment: Writing Symmetrical Functions
2. A fly starts out 2 meters from a lightbulb, flies closer to the light, then farther away (2
meters again). At this point the fly goes toward the bulb again, but hits the bulb and then
finally flies away.
A. Find a function (it may be piecewise) that gives the distance of the bug from the light as
a function of time. [There is more than one solution hereyou have lots of freedom with
what your function can be, but it must satisfy the situational requirements given.]
Demonstrate that your function DOES satisfy the situational requirements.

B. What is the domain and range of your function for this situation?

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Calculus AB
Assignment: Writing Symmetrical Functions
3. The int() operator in your calculator is the greatest integer function. It returns the
greatest integer less than or equal to the operand and is written using square brackets: [x]
or [[x]]. For example, it would give back 82 for [[82.976]].
In Smalltown, AZ the students receive grade points as follows:
4.0 for any grade 90% or higher. [90,100)
3.0 for any grade 80% or higher. [80,90)
2.0 for any grade 70% or higher. [70,80)
1.0 for any grade 60% or higher. [60,70)
(Notice: students NEVER fail! And students never get 100%!)
A. Write a function that correctly returns grade points for gradesfrom 60% to 100%. (78.45
should give a 2.0). Is your function even, odd, or neither?

B. State the domain and range of the function for this situation.

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Calculus AB
Assignment: Writing Symmetrical Functions
4. The domain of f(x) is [0, ) and
x
f(x)

1
2

1
5

3
1
10

4
1
17

A. Find an equation for f(x) that satisfies the domain requirements and the data table.
Demonstrate that your function satisfies the data points in the table. Is your function even,
odd, or neither?

B. What is the range of your function?

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