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Functions and Their Properties

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This deck covers various types of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, piecewise, and composite functions, as well as transformations like shifts of graphs and concepts like difference quotients.

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What is a polynomial function?

A polynomial function is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.

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What is a polynomial function?

A polynomial function is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.

Define a rational function.

A rational function is a ratio of two polynomial functions.

What characterizes an exponential function?

An exponential function is defined by a constant base raised to a variable exponent.

What is a piecewise function?

A piecewise function is defined by different expressions for different intervals of the domain.

Explain a composite function.

A composite function is formed when one function is applied to the result of another function.

What are shifts of graphs?

Shifts of graphs involve moving the graph of a function vertically or horizontally without changing its shape.

What is a difference quotient?

A difference quotient is a formula that gives the average rate of change of a function over an interval.

How does a vertical shift affect a graph?

A vertical shift moves the graph up or down by adding or subtracting a constant from the function.

Describe a horizontal shift in graph transformations.

A horizontal shift moves the graph left or right by adding or subtracting a constant to the variable inside the function.

What is the role of coefficients in polynomial functions?

Coefficients determine the shape and orientation of the graph of a polynomial function.

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Functions and Their Properties

Term	Definition
What is a polynomial function?	A polynomial function is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.
Define a rational function.	A rational function is a ratio of two polynomial functions.
What characterizes an exponential function?	An exponential function is defined by a constant base raised to a variable exponent.
What is a piecewise function?	A piecewise function is defined by different expressions for different intervals of the domain.
Explain a composite function.	A composite function is formed when one function is applied to the result of another function.
What are shifts of graphs?	Shifts of graphs involve moving the graph of a function vertically or horizontally without changing its shape.
What is a difference quotient?	A difference quotient is a formula that gives the average rate of change of a function over an interval.
How does a vertical shift affect a graph?	A vertical shift moves the graph up or down by adding or subtracting a constant from the function.
Describe a horizontal shift in graph transformations.	A horizontal shift moves the graph left or right by adding or subtracting a constant to the variable inside the function.
What is the role of coefficients in polynomial functions?	Coefficients determine the shape and orientation of the graph of a polynomial function.