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Lesson 2 Function Notation Note

The document provides an overview of function notation, explaining its purpose and common confusions among students. It includes examples of evaluating functions, expressing relationships, and solving problems related to functions. Additionally, it presents challenges and homework assignments to reinforce understanding of the concepts discussed.

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Lesson 2 Function Notation Note

The document provides an overview of function notation, explaining its purpose and common confusions among students. It includes examples of evaluating functions, expressing relationships, and solving problems related to functions. Additionally, it presents challenges and homework assignments to reinforce understanding of the concepts discussed.

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MCR3U Function Notation

Ms. Kueh

Because functions are used throughout mathematics, function notation, was developed to
make it easier to work with them. Function notation can be used even when we do not know
the details of a particular relationship.

Suppose a function is given. Let ____ denote a given function and let ___ represent the input
value.

____denotes the output value of the function when the input is x . In other words, f (x)= y .

Usually a function is represented by a mathematical expression.

f ( x )= √ x 2 +1 that tell you what to do with


the input value in order to
produce the corresponding
output

of
the function.
Any letter
can be used

The Function Machine:

There are two common points of confusion among many students:

Confusion point 1: f (x) is NOT

Confusion point 2: f (x) altogether means only “ y ” – and it is weird that there are 2 things
representing 1 thing!
Think of it this way:
f ( x )=mx+b
means
f ()=m+ b

2
f ( x )=a x +bx + c
means
2
f ()=a❑ +b+ c

where you can put a number or expression in the box!


Example 1 If f ( x )=2 x +3, find
a) f (6) b) f (−5) c) f (x+ 1) d) f (2 x)

Example 2
Given the graph to the right, find
a) f (2)
b) f (−3)
c) x if f ( x )=2
d) x if f ( x )=0

Example 3 A company rents cars for $ 50 per day plus $ 0.15/km .


a) Express the daily rental cost, C as a function of the number of kilometres, d travelled.
b) Determine the rental cost if you drive 472 km in one day.
c) Determine how far you can drive in a day for $ 80.
d) Is C (d ) a function? Justify your answer.

Example 4 If f ( x )=3 x 2−7 x +2


a) Find f (−4 ) b) Find f (a2 −1)

Example 5 If f ( x )=7−3 x , find in simplest form:


a) f (−a) b) f (a+3) c) f (x+ 2)

Example 6 If f ( x )=2 x 2 +3 x−1, find in simplest form:


a) f (2−x ) b) f ( x 2) c) x if f ( x )=−2

2 x +3
Example 7 If g ( x )=¿ , find
x−4
a) g(2) b) g(0) c) g ( −12 )
d) g(x +2) in simplest form e) x if g ( x )=−3

Thinking
1. On the same set of axes draw the graphs of three different functions f (x) such that
f ( 2 )=1 and f ( 5 )=3.

2. Find f (x)=m x +b , a linear function, in which f ( 2 )=1 and f (−3 )=11.

3. Given T ( x )=a x2 +bx +c , find a , b , and c if T ( 0 )=−4, T ( 1 ) =−2 and T ( 2 ) =6.

Challenge
4. If 2 f ( x )−3 f ( 1x )=x , determine f (2).
2
5. Let f be a function defined by f ( n )=2 f ( n−1 ) +3 f ( n−2), where f ( 1 ) =3 and f (2)=1.
Determine f (5).

Homework: pg. 22 #(1-3)first & last, 5-7, 13, 15, 16cd, 22*, 23**, 24***

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