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Function Notation

The document provides an introduction to linear functions including how to write them in the form y=mx+b and using function notation f(x). It gives examples of evaluating linear functions f(x)=mx+b for different values of x and interpreting statements about functions using function notation. The document also demonstrates how to find the value of x when a function equals a certain value, make an input-output table, and graph linear functions.

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Function Notation

The document provides an introduction to linear functions including how to write them in the form y=mx+b and using function notation f(x). It gives examples of evaluating linear functions f(x)=mx+b for different values of x and interpreting statements about functions using function notation. The document also demonstrates how to find the value of x when a function equals a certain value, make an input-output table, and graph linear functions.

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• A linear function can be written in the form 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏.

By naming a
linear function f, you can also write the function using function notation.

• 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 this is function notation

• The notation 𝑓(𝑥) is another name for y. Remember 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)

• Remember x is the input and 𝑓(𝑥) is the output.

• You can use letters other than f to name a function, such as g or h.


Use function notation to evaluate functions.
Evaluate 𝑓 𝑥 = −4𝑥 + 7 when 𝑥 = 2 and 𝑥 = −2.
𝑓 𝑥 = −4𝑥 + 7 𝑓 𝑥 = −4𝑥 + 7

𝑓 2 = −4(2) + 7 𝑓 −2 = −4(−2) + 7

= −8 + 7 =8+7

= −1 = 15

𝑓(2) = −1 𝑓(−2) = 15

When 𝑥 = 2, 𝑓(𝑥) = −1 When 𝑥 = −2, 𝑓(𝑥) = 15


You try!!
Evaluate 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 − 5 when 𝑥 = −4, 0, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3.

𝑓 −4 = 2 −4 − 5 𝑓 0 =2 0 −5 𝑓 3 =2 3 −5

= −8 − 5 =0−5 =6−5

= −13 = −5 =1

𝑓(−4) = −13 𝑓(0) = −5 𝑓(3) = 1

When 𝑥 = −4, 𝑓(𝑥) = −13 When 𝑥 = 0, 𝑓(𝑥) = −5 When 𝑥 = 3, 𝑓(𝑥) = 1


(−4, −13) (0, −5) (3,1)
You try!!
Evaluate g 𝑥 = −𝑥 − 1 when 𝑥 = −4, 0, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 3.
g −4 = − −4 − 1 g 0 =− 0 −1 g 3 =− 3 −1

=4−1 =0−1 = −3 − 1

=3 = −1 = −4

𝑔(−4) = 3 𝑔(0) = −1 𝑔 3 = −4

(−4,3) (0, −1) (3, −4)


Use function notation to interpret functions.

Let ℎ(𝑡) be the outside temperature ℉ 𝑡 hours after 6 A.M. Explain


the meaning of each statement.

ℎ(0) = 58 The initial value of the function is 58.


So, the temperature at 6 A.M. is 58℉.

ℎ 6 =𝑛 The output of h when 𝑡 = 6 is n.


So, the temperature at noon (6 hours after 6 A.M.) is 𝑛℉.

ℎ 3 < ℎ(9) The output of h when 𝑡 = 3 is less than the output of h when
𝑡 = 9.
So, the temperature at 9 A.M. (3 hours after 6 A.M.) is less than the
temperature at 3 P.M. (9 hours after 6 A.M.)
You Try!!

Let 𝑔(𝑡) be the outside temperature ℉ 𝑡 hours after 9 A.M. Explain


the meaning of each statement.

𝑔(4) = 75 The output of g when 𝑡 = 4 is 75.


So, the temperature at 1 P.M. (4 hours after 9 A.M.) is 75℉.

𝑔 𝑚 = 70 The output of g when 𝑡 = 𝑚 is 70.


So, the temperature 𝑚 hours after 9 A.M. is 70℉.

𝑔 2 = 𝑔(9) The output of g when 𝑡 = 2 equals the output of g when 𝑡 = 9.


So, the temperature at 11 A.M. (2 hours after 9 A.M.) equals the
temperature at 6 P.M. (9 hours after 9 A.M.)
Use function notation to solve and graph functions.

2
For ℎ 𝑥 = 𝑥 − 5, find the value of x for which ℎ 𝑥 = −7.
3
2 2
ℎ 𝑥 = 𝑥−5 −2 = 𝑥
3 3

2 3 3 2
−7 = 𝑥 − 5 ∙ −2 = ∙ 𝑥
3 2 2 3
2 −3 = 𝑥
−2 = 𝑥
3

When 𝑥 = −3, ℎ 𝑥 = −7.

ℎ −3 = −7
You Try!!

1
For 𝑔 𝑥 = − 𝑥 + 3, find the value of x for which 𝑔 𝑥 = −1.
2
1 1
𝑔 𝑥 =− 𝑥+3 −4 = − 𝑥
2 2

1 1
−1 = − 𝑥 + 3 (−4)(−2) = (− 𝑥)(−2)
2 2
1
−4 = − 𝑥 8=𝑥
2

When 𝑥 = 8, 𝑔 𝑥 = −1.

𝑔 8 = −1
Graph 𝑓 𝑥 = 2𝑥 + 5.

Make an input-output table to find ordered pairs.


x -2 -1 0 1 2
We call these numbers the fab five: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
f(x) 1 3 5 7 9

Plot the ordered pairs.

Draw a line through the points.


You Try!!

Graph 𝑓 𝑥 = −𝑥 + 4.
Make an input-output table to find ordered pairs.
xx -2
-2 -1
-1 00 11 22
3 2
We call these numbers the fab five: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
f(x)
f(x) 66 55 44

Plot the ordered pairs.


Draw a line through the points.

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