How do you write equations in function notation?
To write an equation in function notation, replace the dependent variable with the function symbol and the input variable within parentheses. For example, if the equation is y = 3x + 2, in function notation it becomes f(x) = 3x + 2.
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Most students will be introduced to function notation after studying linear functions for a little while.
For example,
This equation is also written as
However, this notation allows someone to say "find f(1)" which means to evaluate the function when
(it takes fewer words that way!) So,
The ordered pair
Try some more:
#f(0) = 2(0) + 3 = 3#
#f(-2) = 2(-2) + 3 = -4 + 3 = -1#
etc.What if someone said "find
#x# when#f(x) = 9# ".
That means, solve#9 = 2x + 3# . (replace#f(x)# with 9)
#9 - 3 = 2x + 3 - 3#
#6 = 2x#
#6/2=2x/2#
so#3 = x# !
#(3, 9)# would be the ordered pair on the graph.As an additional note, I tell students that sometimes you may see different letters than
#f(x)# . "F" stands for function, literally. Other letters could be used like g(x), h(x), etc. for typical algebra problems.In a science setting, you could encounter something like h(t) which might mean "height with respect to time". Or, height is a function of time.
Perhaps you have seen P(T) which could mean Pressure depends on Temperature. How about d(t), or distance with respect to time? (how far you go depends on how long you have been traveling....)
Soon, you will learn the ABCs of functions!
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When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.
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