MATH Basic Algebra II  - Unit 6: Special Functions and Transformations
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Special Functions

When entries require non-standard keyboard characters for functions in the form shown below, write the equations as illustrated in these examples.

1) Identify the graph that matches the piecewise function.

2) Which of the following statements is NOT true when evaluating the given value for the “greatest integer function”?

3) Evaluate each of the following values for the f (x) = [x]:
          (a)  –2.3
          (b)  0.7
          (c)  1.4
          (d)  3.6
          (e)  10.8

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4) In 2012, first class letter postage was $0.45 for up to one ounce and $0.20 each additional ounce or part of an ounce.  Which step function models this scenario where x represents weight of the letter in ounces?

5) What is the cost of mailing a first class letter weighing 2.5 ounces based on the guidelines given in the previous problem?

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Transformations of Absolute Value Functions

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What is the equation for the given graph expressed in the form of y = a|xh| + k?


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What is the equation for the given graph expressed in the form of y = a|xh| + k?


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In the following problems, refer to the parent function, f (x) = |x|.  Identify each transformation from the parent function.  Consider the horizontal movement, the vertical movement, the direction of the opening, and the stretch/compression of each function.

8) Describe the transformation of g(x) = 4|x| from the parent function, f (x) = |x|.

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9) Describe the transformation of the given function from the parent function, f (x) = |x|.

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10) Describe the transformation of the given function from the parent function, f (x) = |x|.
 
Hint:  There are three changes.

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For the following questions write a function that is a transformation of the parent function f (x) = |x|.

11) The graph of  f (x) = |x| is translated 4 units to the left.  What is the function?

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12) The graph of  f (x) = |x| is translated 6 units down.  What is the function?

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13) The graph of  f (x) = |x| is reflected across the x-axis, moved 2 units to the right and 7 units down.  What is the function?

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14) What is the vertex of f (x) = –2|x + 3|?

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15) What is the vertex of f (x) = |x – 2| + 7?

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Review

16) Identify the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) for 3x + 4y = 9. 
 
Hint:  Put the equation in slope-intercept form by solving for y.  (y = mx + b)

Click here to review the unit content explanation for Linear Equations.

17) Solve the proportion for x by using cross products.
 
Click here to review the unit content explanation for Solving Equations and Applications.
 

18) Solve the inequality for x
 
Click here to review the unit content explanation for Inequalities and Absolute Value Equations.

19) Find f  + g if f (x) = 3x –2 and g(x) = 5x + 2. 
 
Click here to review the unit content explanation for Functions and Inverses of Functions.

20) Calculate both compositions for the given functions. 
 
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