Name:

Worksheet A: Topic 1.1

AP Precalculus -- Change in Tandem

1. The graph of h  t  and its dashed midline for two full cycles is shown. Five points, F , G, J , K , and P are labeled
on the graph. No scale is indicated, and no axes are presented. The t -coordinate of G is t1 , and the t -coordinate of
J is t2 .
(i) On the interval  t1 , t 2  , which of the following is true about h ?
a. h is positive and increasing.
b. h is positive and decreasing.
c. h is negative and increasing.
d. h is negative and decreasing.

(ii) Describe how the rate of change of h is changing on the interval  t1 , t 2  .

2. The graph of h  t  and its dashed midline for two full cycles is shown. Five points, F , G, J , K , and P are labeled
on the graph. No scale is indicated, and no axes are presented. The t -coordinate of K is t1 , and the t -coordinate of
P is t2 .
(i) On the interval  t1 , t 2  , which of the following is true about h ?
a. h is positive and increasing.
b. h is positive and decreasing.
c. h is negative and increasing.
d. h is negative and decreasing.

(ii) Describe how the rate of change of h is changing on the interval  t1 , t 2  .

Worksheet A: Topic 1.1 Change in Tandem Created by Bryan Passwater

 3. The graph of h  t  and its dashed midline for two full cycles is shown. Five points, F , G, J , K , and P are labeled
on the graph. No scale is indicated, and no axes are presented. The t -coordinate of F is t1 , and the t -coordinate of
G is t2 .
(i) On the interval  t1 , t 2  , which of the following is true about h ?
a. h is positive and increasing.
b. h is positive and decreasing.
c. h is negative and increasing.
d. h is negative and decreasing.

(ii) Describe how the rate of change of h is changing on the interval  t1 , t 2  .

4. The graph of h  t  and its dashed midline for two full cycles is shown. Five points, F , G, J , K , and P are labeled
on the graph. No scale is indicated, and no axes are presented. The t -coordinate of J is t1 , and the t -coordinate of
K is t2 .
(i) On the interval  t1 , t 2  , which of the following is true about h ?
a. h is positive and increasing.
b. h is positive and decreasing.
c. h is negative and increasing.
d. h is negative and decreasing.

(ii) Describe how the rate of change of h is changing on the interval  t1 , t 2  .

Worksheet A: Topic 1.1 Change in Tandem Created by Bryan Passwater

 Graph of f

The figure shows the graph of the function f for the interval 0  x  9, as well as the six labeled points: A, B, C, D, E,
and F. Use the graph of f for the following examples.

5. On which of the following intervals is f negative and increasing?

(A) the interval from A to B
(B) the interval from B to C
(C) the interval from C to D
(D) the interval from E to F

6. Which of the following statements about the rate of change of f is true?

(A) The rate of change of f is negative on the interval from B to C.

(B) The rate of change of f is negative on the interval from C to D.
(C) The rate of change of f is negative on the interval from D to E.
(D) The rate of change of f is negative on the interval from E to F.

7. Which of the following statements about the rate of change of f is true?

(A) The rate of change of f is decreasing on the interval from A to B.

(B) The rate of change of f is decreasing on the interval from B to C.
(C) The rate of change of f is increasing on the interval from C to D.
(D) The rate of change of f is increasing on the interval from E to F.

8. On which of the following intervals is f decreasing and the graph of f concave up?
(A) the interval from A to B
(B) the interval from B to C
(C) the interval from C to D
(D) the interval from E to F

Worksheet A: Topic 1.1 Change in Tandem Created by Bryan Passwater

 Graph of h
The figure shows the graph of the function h on the interval 5  x  5.

9. On what intervals is h increasing?

10. On what intervals is h both positive and decreasing?

Graph of g
The figure shows the graph of the function g on the interval 5  x  4. Point A is located at  2, 0  and is the only
point where the graph of g changes concavity.

11. On what intervals is the rate of change of g negative?

12. On what intervals is the rate of change of g positive and decreasing?

Worksheet A: Topic 1.1 Change in Tandem Created by Bryan Passwater

Worksheet B: (Topic 1.2) Rates of Change Name:
Directions: For each scenario below, determine whether the two variables have a positive rate of change or a negative
rate of change.

1. The amount of money in a vending machine 2. The number of days since the flu season began
versus the number of items remaining inside the versus the number of people that have caught the
vending machine. flu.

3. The number of years since 2000 versus the 4. The number of miles driven since last filling up
number of Tesla’s on the road. a gas tank versus the amount of gas left inside the
tank.

x .5 .8 .9 .99 1.01 1.1 1.2 1.5

g ( x)

5. The function g is given by g ( x ) = 2 x3 - 5.6 x + 3 .

a) Use your graphing calculator to find the values of g for the x-values indicated in the table above.

b) Use your graphing calculator to find the average rates of change of g over the following intervals. Be sure to show
your set up for your computations.

[.5, 1.5] [.8, 1.2] [.9, 1.1] [.99, 1.01]

c) Based on the average rates of change from part b), what do you think is the rate of change of g when x = 1 ? Give a
reason for your answer.

Worksheet B: Topic 1.2 Rates of Change Created by Bryan Passwater

6. The graph of h is shown above along with four points A, B, C, and D.

a) Sketch a line tangent to the graph of h at the four points indicated on the graph.

b) Order the rates of change of the graph of h from least to greatest at the points A, B, C, and D.

7. For each of the following statements about the graph of h shown above, circle the correct answer and the correct
reasoning.

a) From point A to point B, the rate of change of h is increasing/decreasing because the graph of h is
concave up/concave down over that interval.

b) From point B to point C, the graph of h is increasing/decreasing because the rate of change of h is
positive/increasing over that interval.

c) From point C to point D, the rate of change of h is increasing/decreasing because the graph of h is
decreasing/concave down over that interval.

Worksheet B: Topic 1.2 Rates of Change Created by Bryan Passwater

Worksheet B: (Topic 1.3) ROC in Linear and Quadratic Functions Name:
Directions: For 1 – 6, selected values for several functions are given in the tables below. For each table of values,
determine if the function could be linear, quadratic, or neither.

1. 2. 3.
𝑥 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑥 ℎ(𝑥)
1 1 1 −2 0 0
4 2 2 −5 2 3
7 4 3 −5 4 7
10 8 4 −2 6 12
13 16 5 4 8 18

4. 5. 6.
𝑥 𝑘(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑚(𝑥) 𝑟 𝑘(𝑟)
0 2 1.2 12.5 1 2
1 3 1.6 9 3 3
4 6 2.0 5.5 5 6
9 11 2.4 2 7 7
16 18 2.8 −1.5 9 10

\
Directions: For 7 – 9, the tables below give values of several quadratic functions at selected values of 𝑥. For each
function, find the value of the constant 𝑘 in the table.
7. 8. 9.
𝑥 𝑝(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑚(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)
0 0 1 4 2.1 −2
2 5 5 −1 2.5 𝑘
4 8 9 −4 2.9 12
6 9 13 𝑘 3.3 16
8 𝑘 17 −4 3.7 18

Worksheet B: Topic 1.3 ROC in Linear and Quadratic Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Directions: For 10 – 12, the tables below give values of several linear functions at selected values of 𝑥. For each
function, find the value of the constant 𝑘 in the table.
10. 11. 12.
𝑥 𝑔(𝑥) 𝑥 ℎ(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑗(𝑥)
1 −5 0 7 0 1
3 −1 1 5 2 𝑘
5 𝑘 2 𝑘 5 16
7 7 3 1 7 22

Directions: For 13 – 18, selected values for several functions are shown below. The graph of each function is known to
be concave up or concave down. For each problem, use the data in the tables to determine if the given function is concave
up or concave down.
13. 14. 15.
𝑥 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑡 𝑔(𝑡) 𝑥 ℎ(𝑥)
2 1 −4 0 0 5
2.5 3 0 8 1 11
3 6 4 13 2 14
3.5 13 8 15 3 15
4 23 12 16 4 12

16. 17. 18.

𝑥 𝑘(𝑥) 𝑥 𝑝(𝑥) 𝑡 𝑗(𝑡)
1 0 11 18 2 22
2 −6 15 10 2.3 20
3 −10 19 5 2.6 15
4 −11 23 3 2.9 8
5 −11 27 2 3.2 0

Worksheet B: Topic 1.3 ROC in Linear and Quadratic Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet B: (Topic 1.4) Polynomials and Extrema Name:

Directions: Use your graphing calculator to graph each of the following functions. Then, use the calculator to answer the
following questions.

1. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 2.638𝑥 3 − 8.12𝑥 − 6.59 where −3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3.

1a) 𝑓 has a relative minimum at 𝑥 = ___________

1b) 𝑓 has a relative maximum at 𝑥 = ___________

1c) 𝑓 changes from increasing to decreasing at 𝑥 = ___________

2. Let 𝑔(𝑥) = −1.23𝑥 4 + 3.14𝑥 2 + 4.78 where −2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 2.

2a) 𝑔 has a relative minimum at 𝑥 = ___________

2b) The absolute maximum value of 𝑔 is ____________ at 𝑥 = ___________

2c) 𝑔 changes from decreasing to increasing at 𝑥 = ___________

3. Let ℎ(𝑥) = −6.58𝑥 3 + 3.24𝑥 2 + 1.59𝑥 − 6.42 where −1 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1.

3a) ℎ has a relative minimum at 𝑥 = ___________

3b) ℎ has a relative maximum at 𝑥 = ___________

3c) ℎ changes from decreasing to increasing at 𝑥 = ___________

4. Let 𝑘(𝑥) = 2.64𝑥 4 − 8.97𝑥 3 + 1.66𝑥 2 − 7.55𝑥 − 2.06 where 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5

4a) The absolute minimum value of 𝑘 is ____________ at 𝑥 = ___________

4b) The absolute maximum value of 𝑘 is ____________ at 𝑥 = ___________

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁: Topic 1.4 Rates of Change: Polynomial Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁: Topic 1.4 Rates of Change: Polynomial Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet B: (Topic 1.5) Polynomial Functions and Complex Zeros Name:
Directions: The following tables give values of several polynomial functions. Determine the degree of each polynomial.

1. 2. 3.
x f ( x) x g ( x) x h ( x)

1 5 -3 3 1 -7

4 7 -1 4 2 -3

7 4 1 4 3 1

10 -2 3 3 4 6

13 -9 5 1 5 13

16 -15 7 -2 6 23

4. 5. 6.
x k ( x) x p ( x) x M ( x)

-4 12 0 -7 -2 40

-2 7 4 -5 -1 22

0 2 8 -7 0 9

2 -3 12 -8 1 1

4 -8 16 -5 2 -2
6 -13 20 3 3 0

x a -4 -1 1 b 12 17

g ( x) -17 -11 a+b c 11 17 23

7. Let g be an odd function that is strictly increasing. Selected values of g ( x) are given in the table above. Find the
values of the constants a, b, and c .

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁: Topic 1.5 Polynomial Functions and Complex Zeros Created by Bryan Passwater
Directions: The graphs of two odd functions are given below on the interval -6 £ x £ 0 . Use properties of odd
functions to sketch the graph of each function on the interval 0 £ x £ 6 .
8. 9.

Directions: The graphs of two even functions are given below on the interval -6 £ x £ 0 . Use properties of even
functions to sketch the graph of each function on the interval 0 £ x £ 6 .
10. 11.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁: Topic 1.5 Polynomial Functions and Complex Zeros Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet D: (Topic 1.5) Polynomial Inequalities Name:

Directions: Solve the following inequalities.

1. −4(𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 5)(𝑥 − 3) < 0 2. 2𝑥(𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 − 6)(𝑥 + 9) ≥ 0

3. 𝑥 ! (𝑥 − 2)! (𝑥 + 7) ≤ 0 4. −3𝑥(𝑥 + 4)" (𝑥 − 2)! (𝑥 − 11) ≥ 0

5. 𝑥(𝑥 + 5)! (𝑥 − 1)" ≤ 0 6. (𝑥 ! − 4)(𝑥 ! + 4𝑥 + 4) < 0

7. 𝑥 ! (𝑥 " − 𝑥)(𝑥 − 1) ≤ 0 8. −3(𝑥 + 4)! (𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 ! + 𝑥 − 12) ≥ 0

9. 2𝑥 ! − 𝑥 − 6 ≤ 𝑥 ! + 14 10. 5(𝑥 ! − 25)(𝑥 # + 3𝑥 " − 10𝑥 ! ) < 0

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃: Topic 1.5 Polynomial Inequalities Created by Bryan Passwater

Worksheet E: (Topic 1.5) Even and Odd Functions Name:

𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

−1 5

2 −4

3 −6

5 −11
1. The continuous function 𝑓(𝑥) is odd and decreasing with selected values shown in the table above. Use the table to
find the following.
a) 𝑓(−2) = b) 𝑓(1) = c) If 𝑓(𝑥) = 11 then 𝑥 =

d) Find the average rate of change of 𝑓(𝑥) over the interval −3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5.

𝑥 𝑔(𝑥)

−5 −9

−2 −7

−1 𝑐

𝑎 7

5 𝑏

2. The continuous function 𝑔(𝑥) is odd and increasing with selected values shown in the table above.

a) Find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏.

b) If the average rate of change of 𝑔(𝑥) over the interval [−1, 5] is 2 find the value of 𝑐.

Worksheet E: Topic 1.5 Even and Odd Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
 𝑥 −4 −2 −1 1 𝑏 4
ℎ(𝑥) 𝑎 8 𝑎+𝑏 𝑐 8 7

3. Let ℎ(𝑥) be an even function with selected values shown in the table above. Find the values of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐.

Graph of k
4. The function 𝑘 is an even function with domain −6 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6. A portion of the graph of 𝑘 is shown above with the
portions from −6 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ −3 and 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 3 missing from the graph. Use the graph to find the following.

a) 𝑘(−5) = b) 𝑘(−4) = c) 𝑘(2) =

d) Find the average rate of change of 𝑘 over the interval [−6, 6].

e) On the graph above, draw the missing portions for the graph of 𝑘.

Worksheet E: Topic 1.5 Even and Odd Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
 Graph of g
5. The function 𝑔 is an odd function with domain −6 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 6. A portion of the graph of 𝑔 is shown above with parts of
the graph missing. Use the graph to find the following.

a) 𝑔(5) = b) 𝑔(−1) = c) 𝑔(−2) = d) 𝑔(4) =

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 ℎ(𝑥) = 3𝑥 − 5 𝑘(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 + 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 𝑝(𝑥) = 𝑥 5 + 4𝑥 3

6. Equations for the functions 𝑓, ℎ, 𝑘, and 𝑝 are shown above. Use these equations to determine if the following
functions are even, odd, or neither. Show the work that leads to your answer.

a) 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) − ℎ(𝑥) b) 𝑦 = 𝑘(𝑥) − 𝑓(𝑥)

c) 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥) − 10𝑥 d) 𝑦 = 𝑝(𝑥) + 𝑓(𝑥)

Worksheet E: Topic 1.5 Even and Odd Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet A: (Topic 1.6) Polynomial End Behavior Name:
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: For 1– 8, use the graphs below to write limit statements for the end behavior for each function.
1. 2. 3.

Left: Left:

Right: Left: Right:

Right:

4. 5. 6.

Left:

Left: Right:

Left: Right:

Right:

Worksheet A: Polynomial End Behavior Topic 1.6 Created by Bryan Passwater

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Determine the end behavior for the following polynomials.

7. 𝑓(𝑥) = −4𝑥 3 8. 𝑔(𝑥) = 3𝑥 6 9. 𝑦 = 3(𝑥 − 1)5 10. ℎ(𝑥) = 8 − 3𝑥 4

Left: Left: Left: Left:

Right: Right: Right: Right:

11. 𝑘(𝑥) = 8𝑥 2 + 4 − 𝑥 5 12. 𝑚(𝑥) = 2𝑥(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 6) 13. 𝑝(𝑥) = −2𝑥(𝑥 − 3)2
Left: Left: Left:

Right: Right: Right:

14. The graphs, equations, and limit statements for four polynomial functions are below. Match the graphs and equations
with the correct limit statements.

Limit Statements

I. lim f ( x ) = − II. lim g ( x ) = − III. lim h ( x ) =  IV. lim k ( x ) = 

x →− x →− x →− x →−

lim f ( x ) = − lim g ( x ) =  lim h ( x ) = − lim k ( x ) = 

x → x → x → x →

Function Equations

1 3 1 4 1 4
1. y = x3 + bx 2 + cx + d 2. y = − x + bx 2 + d 3. y = − x + cx + d 4. y = x + bx 2 + d
4 20 20

Graphs

Limit Statement: I Limit Statement: II Limit Statement: III Limit Statement: IV

Equation: Equation: Equation: Equation:

Graph: Graph: Graph: Graph:

Worksheet A: Polynomial End Behavior Topic 1.6 Created by Bryan Passwater

Worksheet A: (Topic 1.7) Rational Functions and End Behavior Name:
Directions: For each of the following, determine if the given rational function has a horizontal asymptote. If it does,
write the equation of the horizontal asymptote.

3x 2 - 1 x3 + 2 x 2 + x + 4 5 x3 - 2 x 2 - 1
1. f ( x ) = 2 2. g ( x ) = 3. h ( x ) =
2 x + 5x + 7 5x2 + 7 x + 8 x4 - 6

Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N

If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________

(x - 3)
2
6 x3 + 2 x + 3
4. k ( x ) = 2 5. r ( x) =
( 2 x - 1)( 5 x + 6 ) 6. q ( x ) =
2

2 x - 11x + 4 ( x + 3)( x - 6 ) 3x3 + 4 x 2 + 7

Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N

If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________

( 2x + 3) ( x - 4 )
2
( 3x - 1) ( x - 2 )( 4 - x )
2 2

7. p ( x ) = 8. y= 9. s ( x) =
2 x 2 + 3x + 5 ( x + 3)
2
(x 2
+ 5) ( x - 2 )

Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N Horizontal Asymptote: Y or N

If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________ If Yes, Equation: __________

Directions: Write limit statements for the end behavior of the following rational functions.

( 4 x + 3)
2
2 x3 - 5 x + 6 x2
10. y = 3 11. y= 12. y =
6 x + 10 x 2 - 4 x - 12 ( 3x - 1)( 2 x + 5) ( x - 1)
3

Left: Left: Left:

Right: Right: Right:

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀: Topic 1.7 Rational Functions and End Behavior Created by Bryan Passwater
Directions: Write a limit statement describing the output values for the following graphs and verbal descriptions of the
input values.

13. The input values decrease without bound 14. The input values increase without bound

Graph of f ( x ) Graph of g ( x )

13. Limit Statement: _______________ 14. Limit Statement: _______________

15. The input values increase without bound 16. The input values decrease without bound

Graph of h ( x ) Graph of k ( x )

15. Limit Statement: _______________ 16. Limit Statement: _______________

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀: Topic 1.7 Rational Functions and End Behavior Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet A: (Topic 1.8) Rational Functions and Zeros Name:
Directions: Find the zeros for the following rational functions.

1. y=
( x + 3)( x − 2 ) 2. y =
x2
3. y =
( x − 3)( x − 6 )
( x − 1)( x + 5) ( x − 1)( x + 2 ) ( x − 6 )( x − 2 )
1. Zeros: x = ________ 2. Zeros: x = ________ 3. Zeros: x = ________

x 2 − x − 20 x2 − 9 x3 − 4 x 2 − 32 x
4. h ( x ) = 2 5. f ( x ) = 2 6. g ( x ) =
x + x − 20 x − 2 x − 15 2 x2 + 7 x − 4

4. Zeros: x = ________ 5. Zeros: x = ________ 6. Zeros: x = ________

Directions: The graphs of several rational functions are given below. Use the graphs to solve the following inequalities.

Graph of f Graph of g Graph of h

7. f ( x )  0 8. g ( x )  0 9. h ( x )  0

Directions: Solve the following inequalities. Write your answers using interal notation.
x+2 x−3
10. 0 11. 0
x −1 x+5

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀: Topic 1.8 Rational Functions and End Behavior Created by Bryan Passwater
Directions: Solve the following inequalities. Write your answers using interal notation.

−3 x
12. 0 13. 0
x −1 ( x − 4)
2

14.
( x − 1)( x + 6 )  0 15.
( 2 x − 3)( x + 4 )  0
x+2 x2

x2 − 9 x 2 − 3x − 10
16. 0 17. 0
x+2 x +8

x2 − 6x + 9 3x 2 − 2 x − 8
18. 0 19. 0
x2 + 1 x +1

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐀: Topic 1.8 Rational Functions and End Behavior Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet B: (Topic 1.11) Polynomial and Rational Functions Name:
Directions: Determine if the following rational functions have a horizontal asymptote, a slant asymptote, or neither.

2 x 2 − 3x + 5 2x2 + 4 x + 7 x3 − 2 x + 5
1. f ( x ) = 2. r ( x ) = 3. h ( x ) =
5x2 − 6 6 − 5x 3x − 4

( x − 2 ) ( 3x 2 + 2 )
2
x 4 − 3x 2 + x − 9 x2 − x −1
4. k ( x ) = 5. g ( x ) = 3 6. y=
2 x3 − x + 7 x + x2 − 2 x ( x + 1)( x − 5 )

Directions: For each rational function below, use long division to find the equation of the slant asymptote.

x2 − 6x + 7 2x2 − x + 4
7. f ( x ) = 8. g ( x ) =
x −1 x+3

x3 − 4 x 2 + 3x − 1 2 x3 − x 2 + 1
9. h ( x ) = 10. k ( x ) = 2
x2 − 2 x + 5 x + x +1

Worksheet B: Topic 1.11 Equivalent Representations of Polynomial and Rational Functions Created by Bryan Passwater
Worksheet B: (Topic 1.12) Transformations of Functions Name:

1. Let 𝑘 be a function that is a transformation of the function ℎ such that 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = 2ℎ(3𝑥 ). Describe the transformations
of the function ℎ that result with the function 𝑘.

2. Let 𝑓 be a function that is a transformation of the function 𝑔 such that 𝑓(𝑥 ) = 𝑔(𝑥 − 2) + 4. Describe the
transformations of the function 𝑔 that result with the function 𝑓.

𝑥
3. Let 𝑝 be a function that is a transformation of the function 𝑚 such that 𝑝(𝑥 ) = −𝑚 ( ) − 3. Describe the
2
transformations of the function 𝑚 that result with the function 𝑝.

4. Let 𝑟 be a function that is a transformation of the function 𝑛 such that 𝑟(𝑥 ) = 𝑛(−𝑥 ) + 1. Describe the
transformations of the function 𝑛 that result with the function 𝑟.

5. The function ℎ is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of 𝑓 in this order: a horizontal dilation by
1
a factor of , a vertical dilation by a factor of 5, and a vertical translation by −7 units. If ℎ(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑓(𝑏𝑥 ) + 𝑐, find the
2
values of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐.

6. The function 𝑘 is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of 𝑚 in this order: a horizontal dilation
1
by a factor of 3, a vertical dilation by a factor of , and a vertical translation by 8 units. If 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑚(𝑏𝑥 ) + 𝑐, find the
4
values of 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐.

7. The function 𝑝 is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of 𝑔 in this order: a vertical dilation by a
factor of 2, a reflection over the 𝑥-axis, and a horizontal translation by 4 units. If 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 𝑎𝑔(𝑥 + 𝑐 ), find the values of
𝑎 and 𝑐.

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 Graph of 𝑓
8. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 (𝑥 ), consisting of two line segments and a semicircle, is shown for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4. Which of the
following is the transformed graph for 𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥 − 1) + 2?
(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Worksheet B: Transformations of Functions Topic 1.12 Created by Bryan Passwater

 Graph of 𝑓
9. The graph of 𝑦 = 𝑓 (𝑥 ), consisting of two line segments and a semicircle, is shown for −4 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4. Which of the
following is the transformed graph for 𝑦 = −𝑓(𝑥 + 2)?
(A) (B)

(C) (D)

Worksheet B: Transformations of Functions Topic 1.12 Created by Bryan Passwater

10. The function 𝑔 is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of 𝑓 in this order: a horizontal dilation
by a factor of 4, a vertical dilation by a factor of 3, and a vertical translation by −7 units. Which of the following
equations relating 𝑔 and 𝑓 is correct?
(A) 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 4𝑓(3𝑥 ) − 7
(B) 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 3𝑓 (4𝑥 ) − 7
𝑥
(C) 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 3𝑓 ( ) − 7
4
𝑥
(D) 𝑔(𝑥 ) = 3𝑓 ( ) + 7
4

11. The function 𝑘 is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of ℎ in this order: a horizontal dilation
1
by a factor of , a vertical dilation by a factor of 2, and a vertical translation by 4 units. Which of the following equations
3
relating 𝑘 and ℎ is correct?
1 𝑥
(A) 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = ℎ( )+4
2 3
1
(B) 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = ℎ(3𝑥 ) + 4
2
𝑥
(C) 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = 2ℎ ( ) + 4
3
(D) 𝑘 (𝑥 ) = 2ℎ(3𝑥 ) + 4

12. The function 𝑝 is constructed by applying three transformations to the graph of 𝑚 in this order: a vertical dilation by
a factor of 5, a reflection over the 𝑥-axis , and a horizontal translation by −2 units. Which of the following equations
relating 𝑝 and 𝑚 is correct?
(A) 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 5𝑚(−(𝑥 + 2))
(B) 𝑝(𝑥 ) = −5𝑚(𝑥 − 2)
(C) 𝑝(𝑥 ) = −5𝑚(𝑥 + 2)
(D) 𝑝(𝑥 ) = 5𝑚(−(𝑥 − 2))

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 AP Precalc 1.13 Function Model Selection 1.13 Notes
Write your questions
and thoughts here! Selecting Models
Look at context, data, graphs and select the appropriate function to model the situation.
Models may have restricted domain and range!!!

Bean Kelly
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 day 1 2 3 4 5 6
stamps 15 20 25 30 35 40 stamps 6 8 12 18 26 36

Sully Brust
day 1 2 3 4 5 6 day 1 3 4 5 7 8
stamps 8 13 30 65 124 213 stamps 83 89 92 95 101 104

Geometry
Perimeter Area Volume

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 Restricted Domain and Range
Write your questions
and thoughts here!

A bottle rocket is set up on a picnic table. When the firework detonates it will shoot straight up
and come back down. The height of the bottle rocket is modeled by ℎ 𝑡 16𝑡 64𝑡 3
where t stands for time in seconds and h is height of the rocket in feet.

a. Find ℎ 2 . What does it mean in this context?

b. What is the restricted domain?

c. What is the restricted range?

d. What is the average rate of change for the interval 2,3 ?

Piecewise Functions
The graph of 𝑓 below shows the price of Generic High School yearbook. The yearbook sells for
$40 the first 5 months of school. After that, the price increases every month.

a. What is the domain in this context?

b. What is the range in this context?

c. Find 𝑓 5.5 . What does it mean in this context?

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1.13 Function Model Selection
AP Precalculus
1.13 Practice
Select the appropriate model for the data (linear/quadratic/cubic). Explain why it models the data.
1. 2.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 x 1 2 3 4 5 6
y 4 15 50 121 240 419 y 49 46 43 40 37 34

3. 4.
x 1 2 3 4 5 6 x 2 4 5 6 7 8
y 119 110 95 74 47 14 y 23 81 122 171 228 293

CALCULATOR ACTIVE. Use the model to answer the questions in context.

5. A patient receives a dose of painkiller. The function 𝑝 𝑡 models the amount of painkiller in the blood
stream over time, where t is time in hours and p is painkiller in milligrams.

a. Find 𝑝 2 . Explain your solution in context.

b. What is the average rate of change from 𝑡 1 to 𝑡 2 ? Explain your solution in context.

c. What is the maximum amount of painkiller in the patient’s bloodstream?

6. A rectangle is inscribed in a circle with diameter of 12 cm. The width of the rectangle is 𝑥 cm. The function
𝐴 𝑥 𝑥√144 𝑥 models the area of the rectangle.

a. What is the restricted domain of the function?

b. What is the restricted range of the function?

c. What is the maximum area of the rectangle?

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 Use the graph of the piecewise function to answer the questions in context.
7. Generic Strawberry Fields allows customers to pay $5 to pick strawberries plus 50 cents for every pint
or partial pint of strawberries that they pick. There is a limit of 8 pints per customer. The piecewise function f
shown below models the price of strawberries picked.

a. What is the domain in this context?

b. The range can be represented by 𝑦 5 0.5𝑥

where x is all integers in the domain. Explain why.

c. Find 𝑓 3.5 . What does it mean in this context?

8. The piecewise function f shown below models the insulin levels of a patient over time where 𝑥 0 represents 8:00.

a. What is the domain in this context?

b. What is the range in this context?

c. Find 𝑓 3 . What does it mean in this context?

d. Find average rate of change from [0, 3]. Explain

the meaning in this context. Time since 8:00 (hours)

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1.13 Function Model Selection 1.13 Test Prep
Multiple Choice - CALCULATOR ACTIVE
For questions 9 and 10, use the table of values for polynomial f at selected values of x.

𝒙 2 4 6 8 10 12
𝒇 𝒙 97 405 977 1861 3105 4757
9. Which of the following statements are true ?

(A) The function is quadratic because the second differences are a nonzero constant.

(B) The function is quadratic because the third differences are a nonzero constant.

(C) The function is cubic because the second differences are a nonzero constant.

(D) The function is cubic because the third differences are a nonzero constant.

10. The average rate of change from 𝑥 22 to 𝑥 4 is 34. Which statement best describes the 𝑓 𝑥 ?

(A) There must be at least one zero on the interval 22, 4 because 𝑓 22 is negative.

(B) The number of zeros on the interval 22, 4 cannot be determined because 𝑓 22 is positive.

(C) There must be at least one zero on the interval 22, 4 because the average rate of change is negative.

(D) There is at least one zero in that interval 22, 4 because the average rate of change is positive.

11. A track athlete is running laps. The graph shows the average rate of change from the previous lap.

A function model T is constructed for the time of each lap. Which of the following statements best supports the
selection of the model of a model for T

(A) Since the rate of change is roughly linear, a linear model is best for T.

(B) Since the rate of change is roughly linear, a quadratic model is best for T.

(C) Since the rate of change is roughly linear, a cubic model is best for T.

(D) Since the rate of change is negative and positive, a quadratic model is best for T.

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