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Functions and Graphs in Mathematics

The document provides an overview of functions, including their definitions, types, and graph transformations. It covers linear, quadratic, exponential, reciprocal, and absolute value functions, along with algebraic techniques such as factorization and solving equations. The applications of these mathematical concepts in fields like economics, physics, and engineering are also highlighted.

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Functions and Graphs in Mathematics

The document provides an overview of functions, including their definitions, types, and graph transformations. It covers linear, quadratic, exponential, reciprocal, and absolute value functions, along with algebraic techniques such as factorization and solving equations. The applications of these mathematical concepts in fields like economics, physics, and engineering are also highlighted.

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Mathematics – Functions, Graphs & Algebraic

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Mathematics – Functions, Graphs & Algebraic Techniques
1. Understanding Functions
- A function maps each input (x) to exactly one output (y).
- Notation: f(x) = y.
- Domain: set of all possible x-values.
- Range: set of possible y-values.
2. Types of Functions
- Linear: y = mx + b (straight line).
- Quadratic: y = ax² + bx + c (parabola).
- Exponential: y = a·b^x (rapid growth/decay).
- Reciprocal: y = 1/x (asymptotes at x=0).
- Absolute Value: y = |x| (V-shaped graph).
3. Graph Transformations
- Translation: moves graph horizontally or vertically.
- Reflection: flips across axes.
- Dilation: stretches or compresses graph.
- Example: y = 2f(x – 3) + 1 → stretch by 2, right 3, up 1.
4. Algebraic Techniques
- Factorisation: taking out common terms, grouping, using formulas.
- Expanding brackets: distributive law.
- Solving equations: isolate the variable using inverse operations.
5. Application
- Used in economics, physics, and engineering to model relationships between quantities.

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