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Written Report

Problem Solving Strategy: Use a Function

Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of a function and its role in mathematical
problem-solving.
2. To learn how to identify and define variables in a problem where one
quantity depends on another.
3. To practice formulating functions based on real-world relationships and
using them to solve problems.
Lesson Overview
In this report, we will explore the use of a function to solve a real-world problem.
The focus will be on defining functions, identifying their components, and
applying them to various scenarios. A key aspect of this lesson is understanding
how to translate real-world situations into mathematical functions.
Motivational Activity
Jumbled word: Unscrambled word:
1. NOFTIUCN 1. FUNCTION
2. TUPOTU 2. OUTPUT
3. ALRBAEIV 3. VARIABLE
4. RAIELOTNIHSP 4. RELATIONSHIP
5. MODNAI 5. DOMAIN
6. GARNE 6. RANGE
7. PELOS 7. SLOPE
8. PETCTNERI- Y 8. Y- INTERCEPT
Discussion
What is function?
A function is a special type of relation between two sets, where each element in
the first set (called the domain) is associated with exactly one element in the
second set (called the range).

Terms Meaning Importance

Output The result produced by a Helps understand how


function. changes in inputs affect
results.

Variable A symbol representing an Allows for generalization of


unknown value. mathematical concepts.

Relationship How two or more quantities are Key to interpreting


connected. functions and their graphs.

Domain The set of possible input values Helps determine valid


for a function. inputs and outputs.

Range The set of all possible outputs Provides insights into the
of a function. behavior of a function.

Slope The rate of change between y Indicates the steepness


and x. and direction of a line.

Y- intercept The point where a line crosses Provides the output value
the y-axis. when the input is zero.

Types of Function
 Linear function
 Quadratic function
 Cubic function
 Polynomial function
 Exponential function
 Logarithmic function
 Rational function
 Trigonometric function
 Absolute function
Problem solving with Functions
Example 1: The table shows the prices and net weights of boxes of Apple Wheat
Crackles. Recall that in a linear function, the slope is constant.
Weight (oz) w 8 20 40
Price ($) p 1.55 3.35 6.35
a.) Confirm that the price p is linear function of the weight w.
b.) Write this function for the price f(w).
Using the slope and intercepts, what can you tell about the function?
UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
What are the given facts?
From a chart of ordered pairs of weight and prices, you should show that the
ordered pairs belong to a linear function, and then write the function. You must
then interpret the meaning of the slope and intercepts for this situation.
PLAN YOUR APPROACH
Choose your strategy.
a. Show that the slope is constant.
b. Use the slope and one ordered pair to find the p-intercept. Write the
function in the form f(w)=p=mx+b.
COMPLETE THE WORK
Solve.
a. For (8, 1.55) and (20, 3.35)
3.35−1.55 1.80
m= 20−8
=
12
= 0.15
For (20, 3.35) and (40, 6.35):
6.35−3.35 3.00
m= 40−20
=
20
= 0.15
b. f(w)=p=0.15w+b
Use (20, 3.35) to find b.
3.35= 0.15(20)+b
b= 0.35
f(w)=p=0.15w+ 0.35
INTERPRET THE RESULTS
State your conclusion.
The slope 0.15 is the increase in price per 1 oz increase in weight. The w-intercept
has no meaning since weight cannot be negative. The price intercept $0.35 is the
price of zero ounces; it could be the packaging cost.
Example 2:
Lia Design Company produces a special drawing tool. As the company produces a
larger number of tools, the profit per tool increases. However, beyond a certain
number, complications in the manufacturing procedure reverse this advantage.
The company that the following quadratic function is a formula that approximates
the profit per tool p for the number made n.
p= f(n)= -0.00025n2 +0.105n-1.205
a. Find the profit per tool if 145 tools are made.
b. Find the number of tools the Lia Design Company made if the profit was
$7.50 per tool.
c. How many tools should be produced to make the most profit? What is the
maximum profit?
d. At what point does the Lia Design Company start to lose money on this
venture?
UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM
What are the given facts?
Analyze the given quadratic function to answer questions (a) through (d).
PLAN YOUR APPROACH
Choose a strategy.
Use your understanding of quadratic functions.
a. Substitute 145 for n, and find f(145).
b. Substitute 7.5 for p [or f(n)], and find n.
c. Since the coefficient of n2 is negative, the function will have a maximum
value. You must find the vertex point.
d. For what value of n does p=0? Set f(n) =0, and solve.

COMPLETE THE WORK


Solve.
a. f(145)= 8.94
b. Solving the quadratic equation for p= 7.5, n=110 or 310.
� 0.105
c. − �� =− 2 −0.00025
= 210 = n
Substitute 210 for n and find the p-coordinate for the vertex.
f(210)= 10.00
The vertex is (210, 10).
d. If f(n)=0, n= 10 or 410.
INTERPRET THE RESULTS
State your conclusions.
a. If 145 tools are made, the profit per tool will be $8.94.
b. If the profit was $7.50 per tool, the number made was 110 or 310.
c. Making 210 tools permits the maximum profit, $10 per tool.
d. The company loses money if they make fewer than 10 or more than 410
tools.
EXERCISES
1. Write a function to express Susan’s income if she receives a base salary of
$ 12,000 and a 15% commission on her sales.
A State highway department gives estimates for the cost of constructing a
particular kind of highway.
No. miles of 6 9 15
highway m
Cost ( million of $) 8.3 12.2 20.0
c
2. Show that cost is linear function of the number of miles constructed.
3. Write the cost c as a function of the number of miles m.
4. What are the meaning of the slope and intercepts in this situation?
QUIZ
One would expect that the more walnut trees planted per acre, the higher the
yield of walnuts, however, beyond a certain number of trees per acre, the trees
crowd one another, and the yield drops. A state agricultural department
estimates that the yield in bushels of walnuts per tree can be given as a function
of the number of trees per acre t by the formula: f(t) = -0.01t2+ 0.8t.
1. What yield should 30 trees per acre give?
2. How many trees per acre should produce a yield of 16 bu/tree?
3. What number of trees per acre gives the greatest yield? What is this
maximum yield?
4. What does the t-intercept represent in this situation? What does the
f(t)intercept represent?
References
Algebra 1, prentice hall

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