Name Cassie Strickland

Spring 2017 Date 01/16/2017

Math 1010
Conceptual Quiz, Chapter 2

Answer the following questions. Answers may vary in length from a few sentences to a
paragraph. Use correct grammar, including using complete sentences. Answers with abundant
grammatical errors will not be awarded full credit. If you need more space than is provided,
attach a separate sheet with your answers.

Ch. 2: Graphs, Functions, and Linear Equations

1. Why do we use function notation?

Function notation is a way of writing equations that tell you what variable or variables can be
inputted to it. An important use of functions is in graphing equations. If you've got more than one
equation's line or curve, it's convenient to label them f(x), g(x), etc. so that you'll know which
line/curve belongs to which equation. Every element of a domain has a range The typical
notation for a function is f(x). This is read as "f of x" This does NOT mean f times x. This is a
special notation used only for functions.

However, f(x) is not the only variable used in function notation. You may see g(x), or h(x), or
even b(a). You can use any letters, but they must be in the same format - a variable followed by
another variable in parenthesis.

f(x) is another way of representing the "y" variable in an equation.

Notice y is replaced with f(x), g(x), even h(a).

This is what is known as function notation. They all mean exactly the same thing. You graph all
of these exactly as you would y = 2x +3. We are just using a different notation

Example: f (x) = x2 + 2x + 12. Find the value when x = 5

Solution:

f(x) = x2 + 2x + 12
Substitute the value given in the equation.

So, substitute the value x = 5 in the equation.

f(5) = 52 + 2(5) + 12

= 25 + 10 +12/p>

= 47

2. If a point is NOT on a graph, then what does that mean in regards to the coordinates of
that point and the equation of the graph?

If a point is not on a graph this means that the coordinates of the points and the equation of the
graph is a false statement. Just take your point and plug it into the equation and simplify. If you
end up with a true statement, the point is indeed part of the equation. If you end up with a false
statement, then that point is not part of the equation.

3. Functions that model real world phenomenon sometimes have a naturally restricted
domain. Give an example of this.

Calculating Celsius to Fahrenheit to use this conversion we would use these formulas to
calculate them from Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius.
C x 9/5 + 32 = F

(F - 32) x 5/9 = C

I also thought of comparing my weekly salary as working as a part time employee the formula I
would use is. f(x)= x*18

I also work part time with my fianc to calculate our hours again I would use f(x)= x*30
1 Give an example of a meaningful combination of two functions that model real world
phenomenon.

Diet and exercise are two functions that when you compare the
number of calories someone intakes daily to the time and intensity of
their workout are two functions that will impact any weight gain or lost.

I also think of wind turbines that pick up the wind and through the
propellers and rotors that move it allows the turbine to spin and in
return they help produce and create electricity to help power our
society.