Algebra II : Introduction to Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #11 :Functions As Graphs

Function

The above table refers to a functionwith domain.

Is this function even, odd, or neither?

Possible Answers:

Neither

Even

Odd

Correct answer:

Odd

Explanation:

A function is odd if and only if, for everyin its domain,; it is even if and only if, for everyin its domain,. We can see that

It follows thatis an odd function.

Example Question #12 :Functions As Graphs

Function

The above table refers to a functionwith domain.

Is this function even, odd, or neither?

Possible Answers:

Neither

Even

Odd

Correct answer:

Neither

Explanation:

A function is odd if and only if, for everyin its domain,; it is even if and only if, for everyin its domain,. We can see that

;

the function cannot be even. This does allow for the function to be odd. However, ifis odd, then, by definition,

, or

andis equal to its own opposite - the only such number is 0, so

.

This is not the case -- so the function is not odd either.

Example Question #13 :Functions As Graphs

Function

The above table refers to a functionwith domain.

Is this function even, odd, or neither?

Possible Answers:

Even

Odd

Neither

Correct answer:

Even

Explanation:

A functionis odd if and only if, for everyin its domain,; it is even if and only if, for everyin its domain,. We can see that

Of course,

.

Therefore,is even by definition.

Example Question #11 :Introduction To Functions

Odd

Which of the following is true of the relation graphed above?

Possible Answers:

It is not a function

It is an even function

It is a function, but it is neither even nor odd.

It is an odd function

Correct answer:

It is an odd function

Explanation:

The relation graphed is a function, as it passes the vertical line test - no vertical line can pass through it more than once, as is demonstrated below:

Odd

此外,它can be seen to be symmetrical about the origin. Consequently, for eachin the domain,- the function is odd.

Example Question #11 :Functions As Graphs

Which is a vertical asymptote of the graph of the function?

(a)

(b)

Possible Answers:

(a) only

Both (a) and (b)

(b) only

Neither (a) nor (b)

Correct answer:

(a) only

Explanation:

The vertical asymptote(s) of the graph of a rational function such ascan be found by evaluating the zeroes of the denominator after the rational expression is reduced. The expression is in simplest form, so set the denominator equal to 0 and solve for:

The graph ofhas the line of the equationas its only vertical asymptote.

Example Question #12 :Functions As Graphs

Which of the following is a vertical asymptote of the graph of the function?

(a)

(b)

Possible Answers:

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

(b) only

(a) only

Correct answer:

Neither (a) nor (b)

Explanation:

The vertical asymptote(s) of the graph of a rational function such ascan be found by evaluating the zeroes of the denominatorafter the rational expression is reduced.

First, factor the numerator. It is a quadratic trinomial with lead term, so look to "reverse-FOIL" it as

by finding two integers with sumand product 30. By trial and error, these integers can be found to beand, so

Therefore,can be rewritten as

.

Cancelling, this can be seen to be essentially a polynomial function:

,

which does not have a vertical asymptote.

Example Question #12 :Introduction To Functions

True or false: The graph ofhas as a horizontal asymptote the graph of the equation.

Possible Answers:

False

True

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

is a rational function whose numerator and denominator have the same degree (1). As such, it has as a horizontal asymptote the line of the equation, whereis the quotient of the coefficients of the highest-degree terms of its numerator and denominator. Consequently, the horizontal asymptote of

is

,

or

.

Example Question #13 :Introduction To Functions

True or false: The graph ofhas as a horizontal asymptote the graph of the equation.

Possible Answers:

False

True

Correct answer:

True

Explanation:

is a rational function whose numerator and denominator have the same degree (2). As such, it has as a horizontal asymptote the line of the equation, whereis the quotient of the coefficients of the highest-degree terms of its numerator and denominator. Consequently, the horizontal asymptote of

is

or

.

Example Question #14 :Introduction To Functions

Even

Which of the following is true of the relation graphed above?

Possible Answers:

It is a function, but it is neither even nor odd.

It is an even function

It is not a function

It is an odd function

Correct answer:

It is an even function

Explanation:

The relation graphed is a function, as it passes the vertical line test - no vertical line can pass through it more than once, as seen below:

Relation

此外,它is seen to be symmetrical about the-axis. This proves the function even.

Example Question #15 :Introduction To Functions

Even

Which of the following is true of the relation graphed above?

Possible Answers:

It is a function, but it is neither even nor odd.

It is an odd function

It is an even function

It is not a function

Correct answer:

It is an even function

Explanation:

The relation graphed is a function, as it passes the vertical line test - no vertical line can pass through it more than once, as is demonstrated below:

Relation

此外,它is seen to be symmetrical about the-axis. Consequently, for eachin the domain,- the function is even.

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