Introduction to Functions 

IM I Functions

Linear Functions

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It is important that you finish this class knowing the different representations of  a function, features of functions.
​Linear functions begin with
y = x.  


Linear functions have a constant rate of change as opposed to exponential functions which have a variable rate of change.

The Exponential function

IM I Functions Google Slide Deck

Representations of Functions

Equations

Graphs

IM III Functions

Rational Functions

y = 1/x

The Logarithmic Function

The Square root Function

y = 1/x ^2

Cubics

The Cube root Function

Tables

Besides observing the color coding, can you tell which equation belongs to which table/graph?  Can you tell what table belongs to which equation/graph?  How? You can click on the equations to see them better in the Desmos calculator.

IM II Functions

Parabolas

The Absolute Value Function