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Key Features of Functions
Linear, quadratic, and absolute-value functions can be graphed using key features
that the equation identifies. Key features can be labeled using either set builder
notation or interval notation. Interval notation represents a set of real numbers by
a pair of values. Parentheses are used when the points are not included. Brackets
are used for when a boundary point is included.
1. Use the function f(x) = x 2 − 16and identify the key features that are listed in
the table for the graph. Label the graph with the key features.
Key Feature Answer y
20
Domain
10
Range
x
Minimum Value –4 –2 O 2 4
x-intercept –10
y-intercept
–20
Function is Positive
Function is Negative
Interval Increasing
Interval Decreasing
2. Cheyenne identified the key features of the function f(x) = x + 4before
graphing it. She wrote her answers in the table. Find and fix her error.
Key Feature Answer
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Domain (−∞, ∞)
Range (−∞, ∞)
x-intercept
x = 4
y-intercept
4
Function is positive (−4, ∞)
Function is negative (−∞, −4)
3. Identify the key features of the function f(x) = |x − 3|.
Key Feature Clues Answer
Domain Values of the x-axis
Range Values of the y-axis
Minimum value Lowest point on the graph 0
x-intercept When y = 0
y-intercept
When x = 0
Function is positive Function is above the x axis
Function is negative Function is below the x axis NA
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