01-12 Basic Functions

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input from a given set, known as the domain.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the complete set of possible values of the independent variable (input) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (dependent variable) that result from using the function.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that can be graphically represented as a straight line, defined by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).

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What is a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is a polynomial function of degree 2, typically written in the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic function?

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The standard form of a quadratic function is f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c.

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What is a polynomial function?

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A polynomial function is a function that is represented by a polynomial, which is a sum of terms consisting of a variable raised to a non-negative integer power.

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What is an exponential function?

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An exponential function is a mathematical function of the form f(x) = a * b^x, where a is a constant, b is the base, and x is the exponent.