Functions Relation such that each element x in a set A maps to EXACTLY ONE element y in a set B Set A: Domain = set of all numbers for which the formula makes sense and defines real numbers (x values) x = independent variable Set B: Range = f(x) = set of all possible f(x) as x varies through the domain (y values) y = dependent variable
Example
Vertical Line Test A curve in the xy-plane is the graph of a function of x if and only if NO vertical line intersects the curve more than once If any vertical line hits more than one point, the graph is not a function
Example Homework: p. 14 #1, 3, 11, 15, 29
Even v. Odd Functions
Function Guide
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Composition of Functions
Piecewise Defined Functions XY “Step Function”
Examples Homework: p. 14 #9, 31, odd
Graph and Turn In for 20 Points