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Algebra I
Unit 5
Interactive Notes
SOL A.7b, e Relations, Domain and Range

A relation is a set of The domain is the set The range is the set of
ordered pairs (x,y). of all of the first all of the second
coordinates in a coordinates
relation. The domain is represented by the
represented by the output (y) also called
input (x) also called the dependent
the independent variable.
variable.
When listing the domain and range, you must order the numbers in
ascending order (least to greatest) and do not repeat values.
Examples
{(1,2), (2,4), (3,8)} - Domain: {1, 2, 3} Range:
{2, 4, 8}
{(1,3), (2,4), (3,3)} - Domain: {1, 2, 3} Range:
{3, 4}
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x y
-3 6
2 0
4 5
1 -2
Domain: {-3, 1, 2, 4} Range: {-
2, 0, 5, 6}

Domain: {2, 4, 8, 9} Range: {1, 2, 4,

11}

Domain: {-4, -2, 0, 2, 3, 4}

Range: {-3, -2, 0, 1, 3}
Sometimes it isn’t possible to list all the values that x or y can be because
the graph is continues (infinite) and made up of an infinite number of
points, like a LINE, a RAY, or even a SEGMENT.
In a continuous graph to determine the domain, you should focus on
looking
-x to +x on the graph.
In a continuous graph to determine the range, you should focus on
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looking
-y to +y on the graph.
Use ________________ ___________________ to describe the domain and range
for the graphs to represent continuous graphs.
Example # 1
Domain: x> -7 , x<5 or -7<x<5 Range: y>-3, y <1 or
-3<y<1
or [-7, 5) or [-
3, 1)

Example # 2
Domain: x>0 or [0, +∞ ) Range: y>0 or [0, +∞ )
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Example # 3
Domain: (- ,+ ) or Range: y>0 or [0, +∞ )
All Real #s

Let’s Try A Few On Your Own…

State the domain and range for each.
1.{(0,1), (-1,-2), (2,7), (3,0)} D: {0, -1, 2, 3} R: {1, -
2, 7, 0}
2. D: {-2, -1, 0} R: {12, 3,
5}
x -2 -1 -2 0
y 12 3 5 5 5

3. D: {-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3} R: {-5, -3, -1,

1, 3, 5}
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4. D: {-2, 3, 4, 6)} R: {3, 8, 12}

5. D: -2 < x < 2 R: 1<x<5

6. D:(- ,+ ) R: y>0 or [0, + )

or All Real #s

SOL A.7a, f Functions

A Function_ is a relation in which each element of the domain is paired
with EXACTLY one element of the range.
To be a function, the values in the domain cannot repeat.
Determine whether each relation is a function. State the domain
and range.
Example # 1
{(2,3), (3,0), (5,2), (4,3)}
Function: Yes No
Domain: {2, 3, 5, 4} Range:

Example # 2
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{(-1,5), (2,5), (3,5)

Function: Yes No
Domain: Range:
Example # 3

Function: Yes No
Domain: Range:

Example # 4 (3, 0) (3, 2) (3, 4) (3, 6)

Function: Yes No
Domain: Range:

Example # 5 (1, 5) (1, 7) (2, 7) (3,

9)
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Function: Yes No
Domain: Range:

You can use the VERTICAL line test to determine if a graph represents a
function. If the vertical line(s) intersect the graph at only one point it is a
function.
If the line(s) intersect at more than one point it is NOT a function.

Examples
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SOL A.7c, d Zeros or Roots of a Function

The ___________________ of a function are the x-coordinates of all points
where the graph of a function crosses the x-axis.
Zeros of a function can also be called the “___________” of a function.
What are the zeros or roots of the functions graphed?
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To find zeros of a function that is not graphed (from an equation):

1. Set the function equal to zero.
2. Solve for x.
3. Write the solution as an ordered pair.
Example # 1 What are the zeros of f ( x )=6 x +3 ?

0 = 6x + 3 ZEROs: (-½ , 0)
-3 -3
-3 = 6x
-½ = x
Example # 2 What are the zeros of f ( x )= ( x −2 )( x +3 ) ?

0 = (x-2)(x+3)
0=x-2 I 0 = x+3 ZEROs: (2, 0)
+2 +2 -3 -3 (-3, 0)
2=x -3 = x

SOL A.7c X and Y Intercepts

A _______ - _____________ of a function is where the function crosses the x-
axis. It is also called the ____________ of the function.
A function can have _________ or more x-intercepts or zeros.
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A _____ - _______________ of a function is the point where the function

crosses or intersects the y-axis.
A function will always have at most _____ y-intercept.
Finding the intercepts from a graph.
Example # 1
Example # 2

Finding the intercepts from an equation.

To find the x-intercept, set y = 0 and solve for x.
To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 and solve for y.
Keep in mind, f(x) is the same as y.
Examples
−3 x−9 y=−18 y=−2 x +6 f ( x )=2 x +5
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Finding the intercepts from a table.

To find the x-intercept, the RANGE has to be 0. (domain, 0)
To find the y-intercept, the DOMAIN has to be 0. (0, range)
Examples

Find and graph the intercepts of the function.

Let’s Try A Few On Your Own…

Find the x and y intercepts for each.
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4 x+ y=5

1. 2.

y=−3 x +6

3. 4. Graph in DESMOS:

5. A student says that the x-intercept of the graph x +2 y=5 is the point
(0,5). Why is the student incorrect?
6. How many zeros does the function have?
What are the real roots or zeros of the function?
What is the y-intercept of the function?
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SOL A.7f Function Notation & Evaluating A

Function
An expression such as f(x) or g(x) is used to name a function that
represents the set of output values for the set of input values represented
by x. This is called ________________ ___________________.
f(x) = “f is a function of x”
Since y depends on x, you can replace f(x) with y.
A ____________ ______________ is an equation that describes a function. A
function rule is an INPUT --- OUTPUT machine.
Example # 1: Given f ( x )=3 x−2 find f (3) and f (-2).

Example # 2: Given g ( x )=x 2−4 x+ 9 find g (-3) and g (4).

Example # 3: Find the range for the function, f ( x )=−3 x +5 given the domain
{-3,1,0,4}
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Writing Function Rules

You can write a rule for a function by analyzing its values. When analyzing,
look for a pattern relating the independent variable, ______ to the
dependent variable, _______.

Write the function rule.

Remember “f(x)” is a equivalent to “y”.

Example: Suppose you buy a word processing software package for $100.
You charge $15 per hour to teach a course on word processing. Write a
rule that would describe your profit as a function of the number of hours
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you work. Let P(n) = your profit; and let n=number of hours worked.

SOL A.7a, b, f Multiple Representations

Relationships and functions can be represented as graphs, ______________,
_______________, or verbal descriptions. Each representation gives us
certain information. A table of values, mapping diagram, or set of ordered
pairs gives us a list of input values and their corresponding output values.
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Unit 5 Study Guide

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Write true or false. If false, explain why.

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8. A relation is always a function. ________________________________________

9. A function is always a relation. ________________________________________
10. A relation is sometimes a function. ___________________________________
Identify the domain and range for each of the following. Write function or not a function.

11. 12.

13.

14. What is g(3) for the function g ( x )=−2 x 2−3 x + 4?

15. Find the range of the function f ( x )=5 x +3 with the domain
{(-1,0,3,5)}
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17. Which of the following is a zero for the function: f ( x )=x 2−49?
A.) {7} B.) {-7} C.) {7,-7} D.) {0}

18. Which of the following is a zero for the function: y=x 2−2 x−3 ?
A.) {3,1} B.) {-3,-1) C.) {3, -1} D.{-3,1}

19. what are the zeros of the function graphed below?

20. What are the zeros or real roots of the function graphed below?
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22. What are the x- and y-intercepts of the function, f(x) =4-5x?

23. What are the x- and y-intercepts of the function, -y= 2x-5?

24. Each function in the graph is paired with another representation. Complete each
representation with the correct values from the table.
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A. B. C. D.