Operation on Functions Name_______________________________

6-1
Homework Date ________________ Period __________
5. Given f(x) = –6x4 + 2x2 +12 and g(x) = –2x3 + 6x2 – x – 1, find 7. FINANCE Trevon opens a checking account that he only
each of the following: uses to pay fixed bills, which are expenses that are the same
each month, such as car loans or rent. The checking
(f + g)(x) = account has an initial balance of $1750, and Trevon
deposits $925 each month. The balance of the account can
(f – g)(x) = be modeled by the function: a(x) = 1750 + 925x,
where x is the number of months since the account was
(f  g)(x) = opened. The total of Trevon’s fixed bills is modeled by:
b(x) = 840x. Define and graph the function that represents
the account balance after he pays his bills.
a. Identify and write a new function to represent the account
balance.

b. Graph the combined function.

𝑓
( )(x) =
𝑔

c. Determine the domain and range in the context of the

situation.

9. For each pair of functions, find f ∘ g and g ∘ f, if they exist. 11. For each pair of functions, find f ∘ g and g ∘ f, if they
State the domain and range of each. exist. State the domain and range of each.

f = {(–8, –4), (0, 4), (2, 6), (–6, –2)} f = {(5, 13), (–4. –2), (–8, –11), (3, 1)}
g = {(4, –4), (–2, –1), (–4, 0), (6, –5)} g = {( –8, –2), (–4, 1), (3, –3), (5,7)}
13. Find [f ∘ g](x) and [g ∘ f](x). State the domain and range of 15. Find [f ∘ g](x) and [g ∘ f](x). State the domain and range of
each. each.
f(x) = 2x f(x) = x2 + 6x – 2
g(x) = x + 5 g(x) = x – 6

21. If f(x) = 3x, g(x) = x + 4, and h(x) = x2 – 1, find each value 25. If f(x) = 3x, g(x) = x + 4, and h(x) = x2 – 1, find each value

f[g(1)] g[h(–3)]

29. If f(x) = 3x, g(x) = x + 4, and h(x) = x2 – 1, find each value 35. . If f(x) = 3x, g(x) = x + 4, and h(x) = x2 – 1, find each value

[f ∘ (g ∘ h)] (x) [h ∘ (f ∘ g)] (3)

39. USE STRUCTURE. The table shows various values of functions f(x), g(x), and h(x).
Use the table to find the following values:

a. (f + g)(–1) =

b. (h – g)(0) =

c. (fh)(4) =

𝑓
d. ( )(3) =
𝑔
𝑔
e. (ℎ)(2) =
𝑔
f. (𝑓 )(1) =
 Inverse Relations and Functions Name_______________________________
6-2
Homework Date ________________ Period __________
1. For each function, determine whether the inverse is a 3. For each function, determine whether the inverse is a
function. function.
2 (3 − 𝑥)
f(x) = (x – 5)2 g(x) =
5 2

5. Find the inverse of each function. Then graph the function 13. Find the inverse of each function. Then graph the
and its inverse. If necessary, restrict the domain of the function and its inverse. If necessary, restrict the domain of
inverse of that it is a function. the inverse of that it is a function.

f(x) = x + 2 f(x) = 5x2

30. Find the inverse of f(x) = (x + 1)2 + 3. Then graph the 35. Determine whether each pair of functions are inverse
function and its inverse. If necessary, restrict the domain of functions.
the inverse so that it is a function.
f(x) = (x + 6)2
g(x) = √𝑥 − 6
43. Sketch a graph of the inverse of each function. Then 51. BUILD PERSEVERANCE. Give an example of a function
state whether the inverse is a function. that is its own inverse.
 nth Roots and Rational Name_______________________________
6-3
Exponents Homework Date ________________ Period __________
3. Simplify 5. Simplify

±√49𝑥 4 −√81𝑎16 𝑏 20 𝑐12

11. Simplify 15. Write each expression in radical form, or write each
radical in exponential form.
4
√𝑎12
3
(𝑥 3 )2

17. Write each expression in radical form, or write each 19. ORBITING The distance in millions of miles a planet is
radical in exponential form. from the sun in terms of t, the number of Earth days it takes
for the planet to orbit the Sun, can be modeled by the
3 3
√5𝑥𝑦 2 expressions √6𝑡 2 . Write the expression in exponential form

21. Evaluate each expression without a calculator 23. Evaluate each expression without a calculator

1 3
213 16−2

27. Simplify each expression. 31. Simplify

𝟏 𝟐 3
𝒙𝟑 ∙ 𝒙 𝟓 √27𝑏18 𝑐12
37. Simplify 43. Simplify

1
√196𝑐 6 𝑑 4 3 3
(𝑏 4 )

49. Simplify 53. Simplify

2 𝑥𝑦
𝑐3 3
1 √𝑧
𝑐6

4
62. FIND THE ERROR. Destiny and Kimi are simplifying √16𝑥 4 𝑦 8 . Is either of them correct? Explain your reasoning.
 Graphing Radical Functions Name_______________________________
6-4
Homework Date ________________ Period __________
5. Identify the domain and range of the given function.

𝑦 = √3𝑥 − 4

7. Graph each function. State the domain and range of each 11. Graph each function. State the domain and range of
function. Then describe how it is related to the graph of the each function. Then describe how it is related to the graph of
parent function the parent function.
1
𝑦 = − √𝑥 + 1 𝑦 = 3√ 𝑥 − 5
3

13. REFLEXES Raquel and Ashley are testing one another’s reflexes. Raquel drops a ruler
from a given height so that it falls between Ashley’s thumb and index finger. Ashley tries to
catch the ruler before it falls through her hand. The time, in seconds, required to catch the
ruler is given by the product of 1/4 and the square root of the distance the ruler falls in
inches.
a. Write and graph a function, where d is the distance in inches, and t is the time, in
seconds.

b. Describe the key features of the function.

c. Graph the parent function on the same coordinate grid. How does the function you wrote in part a compare to the parent
function?
15. Consider g(x). Identify the type of transformation and the 21. Write a radical function for each graph.
value of a, h, or k as it related to f(x)

17. Graph each function. State the domain and range of 27. Graph each function and state the domain and range.
each function. Then describe how it is related to the graph of the parent
3 1
𝑓(𝑥) = 3 √𝑥 − 2 function. 𝑓(𝑥) = − √𝑥 − 1 − 4
5

33. Write a radical function for each graph. 39. BUILD PERSEVERANCE Write an equation for a square
root function with a domain of {x|x  −4}, a range of {y|y ≤ 6},
and passes through (5, 3)
 Operations with Radical Name_______________________________
6-5
Expressions Homework Date ________________ Period __________
1. Simplify 7. Simplify

√72𝑎8 𝑏 5 25 2
√ 𝑟 𝑡
36

10. Simplify 13. Simplify

3 432𝑛12 2√48 − √75 − √12

√
64𝑞 6

15. Simplify 19. Simplify

√28𝑥 − √14 + √63𝑥 6√3𝑎𝑏 ∙ 4√24𝑎𝑏 3

21. Simplify 25. Simplify

5√2𝑥 ∙ 3√7𝑥 2 𝑦 3 (7√2 − 3√3)(4√6 + 3√12)

33. Simplify 35. Simplify

6 9 − 2√3
√3 − √2 √3 + 6
45. Simplify 56. FIND THE ERROR. Twyla and Brandon are simplifying
4√32 + 6√18. Is either of them correct explain your
10√175𝑎 − 4√112𝑎 − 2√63𝑎 reasoning.
 Solving Radical Equations Name_______________________________
6-6
Homework Date ________________ Period __________
1. Solve each equation 5. Solve each equation

5√ 𝑗 = 1 √𝑘 − 4 − 1 = 5

7. Solve each equation. 13. Solve each equation. Identify any extraneous solutions.

3
√3𝑟 − 6 = 3 √𝑥 − 15 = 3 − √𝑥

15. Solve each equation. Identify any extraneous solutions. 21. Use a graphing calculator to solve each equation by
graphing.
1
(3𝑥 + 7)4 − 3 = 1 √𝑥 − 7 + 2 = 8
23. . Use a graphing calculator to solve each equation by 29. Solve each equation. Identify any extraneous solutions.
graphing.
3
√5𝑏 − 4 = 2 √𝑥 − 5 − √𝑥 = −2

35. Solve each equation. Identify any extraneous solutions. 37. Solve each equation. Identify any extraneous solutions.

√𝑥 − 3 = 3 − 𝑥 √𝑥 + 30 = 𝑥

51. JUSTIFY REASONING Determine which of the equations 52. BUILD PERSEVERANCE Haruko is working to solve
doesn’t belong. Justify your conclusion. 1
(𝑥 + 5)4 = −4. He said that he could tell there was no real
solution without working the problem. Is Haruko correct?
Explain your reasoning.