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06 Classifying Functions

The document discusses classifying two functions, f(x) and g(x). F(x) is defined as a ratio of two polynomials, making it a rational function. G(x) is defined as x to the -1 power, which can be rewritten as 1/x, making it a reciprocal function.

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06 Classifying Functions

The document discusses classifying two functions, f(x) and g(x). F(x) is defined as a ratio of two polynomials, making it a rational function. G(x) is defined as x to the -1 power, which can be rewritten as 1/x, making it a reciprocal function.

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Topic: Classifying functions

Question: Classify the function as specifically as possible.

x 2 + 3x − 5
f (x) =
x+4

Answer choices:

A Polynomial

B Quadratic

C Root

D Rational

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Solution: D

The expression x 2 + 3x − 5 is a polynomial and so is x + 4.

The overall function f (x) though, is a ratio of these two polynomials.

That makes f (x) a rational function.

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Topic: Classifying functions

Question: Classify the function as specifically as possible.

g(x) = x −1

Answer choices:

A Polynomial

B Power

C Reciprocal

D Rational

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Solution: C

The expression x −1 shows x raised to a power, which makes it a power


function.

But more specifically, the −1 exponent means the function can be


rewritten as

1
g(x) =
x

which makes it a reciprocal function.

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