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Intermediate Algebra – Student Workbook – Second Edition 2013

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Lesson 1a <strong>–</strong> Introduction to Functions<br />

Mini-Lesson<br />

Function Notation: FUNCTION NOTATION is used to indicate a functional relationship<br />

between two quantities as follows:<br />

y = f(x)<br />

means that<br />

y is a function of x<br />

read y = f(x) as “y equals f of x”<br />

Problem 6 MEDIA EXAMPLE <strong>–</strong> UNDERSTANDING APPLICATIONS OF<br />

FUNCTIONS<br />

Suppose that the cost to fill your 15-gallon gas tank is determined by the function C(g) = 3.29g<br />

where C is the output (cost in $) and g is the input (gallons of gas).<br />

a) Graph this function using your calculator. [Go to Y= and type 3.29x into the Y1 slot. Then,<br />

press WINDOW and enter xmin = 0, xmax =20, ymin = 0, and ymax=70 then press<br />

GRAPH]. Show a good graph in the space below.<br />

b) Use the Table feature of your graph and identify the first and last ordered pairs that are on the<br />

graph (based on the information above). [2 nd >Graph will take you to the table]. Include both<br />

ordered pairs and function notation.<br />

c) What is the INPUT quantity (including units) for this function? Name the smallest and<br />

largest possible input quantity then use this information to identify the PRACTICAL<br />

DOMAIN.<br />

d) What is the OUTPUT quantity (including units) for this function? Name the smallest and<br />

largest possible output quantity then use this information to identify the PRACTICAL<br />

RANGE.<br />

Scottsdale Community College Page 7 <strong>Intermediate</strong> <strong>Algebra</strong>

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