Chapter 1 Functions Workbook - Questions Only
1.1 Functions, Domain, and Range
1) Which graphs represent functions? Justify your answer.
2) Is each relation a function? Explain and make a rough sketch of the graph of each.
a) y = x − 5
b) y = 2(x − 1)^2 − 2
c) x² + y² = 4
3) State the domain and range. Represent as a table and graph. Then state if it is a function.
a) {(-5,4),(-4,-1),(-2,1),(0,4),(1,3)}
b) {(-3,-4),(-1,2),(0,0),(-3,5),(2,4)}
4) State the domain and range of each relation. Then state if the relation is a function. (a–g
graphs)
5) Which of the following relations are functions? (a–d)
6) Determine the domain and range of each relation. Make a rough sketch of the graph.
a) y = −x + 3
b) y = (x + 1)^2 − 4
c) y = −3x^2 + 1
d) x² + y² = 9
e) y = 1/(x+3)
f) y = √(2x + 1)
7) Pam has 90 m of fencing to enclose an area in a petting zoo with two dividers.
a) Express the area function in terms of x.
b) Determine the domain and range for the area function.
1.2 Functions and Function Notation
1) For each function, determine f(4), f(−5), and f(−2/3). (a–f)
2) If f(x)=x²+2, state: a) f(1) b) f(0) c) f(2) d) f(−2) e) f(3) f) f(1/2)
3) State f(4) for each function. (a–i)
4) Write the ordered pairs associated with each mapping diagram. Then state if the relation
is a function. (a–d)
5) Show each set of data in a mapping diagram. Then state if the relation is a function. (a–d)
6) State the domains of the following functions.
a) f(x)=√(8−x)
b) f(x)=(x²+3)/((x−1)(x+3))
1.3 Max or Min of a Quadratic Function
1) Determine the vertex for each quadratic function by completing the square. State if the
vertex is a maximum or minimum. (a–f)
2) Use partial factoring to determine the vertex of each function. State if the vertex is a max
or min. (a–f)
3) Electronics store revenue optimization problem.
4) Banquet hall profit optimization problem.
5) Rocket path: h(t)=−3t²+30t+73.
a) What is the maximum height?
b) At what time is the maximum height reached?
1.3 Extra Practice
1) Find the vertex of each quadratic by completing the square. (a–g)
2) Find the vertex of each quadratic using partial factoring. (a–g)
1.4 Working with Radicals
1) Simplify. (a–c)
2) Express each as a mixed radical in simplest form. (a–c)
3) Simplify. (a–d)
4) Add or subtract as indicated. (a–d)
5) Expand and simplify. (a–c)
6) Expand and simplify where possible. (a–c)
7) Expand and simplify where possible. (a–d)
8) Simplify. (a–b)
9) Find a simplified expression for the area of each shape. (a–d)
10) Find the area and perimeter of the rectangle shown.
11) Simplify each of the following. (a–b)
1.5 Solving Quadratic Equations – Part 1: Factoring
1) Solve by factoring. (a–f)
2) Solve. (a–d)
3) Solve each quadratic equation by factoring. (a–f)
4) Solve by factoring. (a–b)
5) Rectangle area problem.
1.5 Solving Quadratic Equations – Part 2: Quadratic Formula
1) Use the discriminant to determine the number of roots. (a–d)
2) Solve each quadratic using the quadratic formula. Give exact answers. (a–l)
3) Solve each quadratic equation using any method. (a–d)
4) Pipe-length right triangle problem.
1.6 Determine a Quadratic Equation Given its Roots
1) Find the equation of a quadratic function with given x-intercepts and point. Express in
factored form. (a–b)
2) Express each function from #1 in standard form. (a–b)
3) Find the equation of a quadratic function with given x-intercepts and point. Express in
standard form. (a–b)
4) Find the quadratic function with zeros at 3 and −1 containing point (1,−2). Express in
vertex form.
5) Determine the equation in standard form for each quadratic function shown. (a–b)
6) Highway overpass arch problem.
a) Sketch the function.
b) Determine the function.
c) Find the maximum height.
1.7 Solve Linear-Quadratic Systems
1) Determine if each quadratic and linear function intersect once, twice, or not at all. (a–d)
2) Determine the coordinates of the point(s) of intersection. (a–c)
3) Determine the y-intercept of a tangent line with the given slope. (a–b)
4) Underground stream and well locations problem.