Exploring Linear Function Notation

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GR. 9-12

Skill:

Use and interpret function notation in number and word problems; determine a value of the function given an element of the domain.

Exploring Linear Function Notation

Explore function notation in linear number problems using visual models.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

Explain what each of the following means using conversational language:

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Open-ended question 2

What could the stand for in ?

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Open-ended question 3

Write an equation using function notation to represent the amount of money that someone is earning in an hourly wage. Explain your choice of variable.

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Open-ended question 4

is commonly used in function notation (such as, ). Why do you think is used so commonly?

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