3.3.3 Discrete and Continuous Functions

In discrete functions, the x-values...

• Can be all numbers
• Can only be whole numbers
• Can only be decimals

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

In continuous functions, the x-values...

• Can be all numbers
• Can only be whole numbers
• Can only be decimals

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

When graphing a discrete function...

• Do not connect the dots
• Connect the dots
• You can't graph discrete functions
• There is no such thing as a discrete function

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

When graphing a continuous function...

• Do not connect the dots
• Connect the dots
• You can't graph continuous functions
• There is no such thing as a continuous function

Tags

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.7

You are driving to Florida to escape the upcoming snow. You are driving 70 miles per hour and have already driven 35 miles. Using y=70x+35 for the situation, what does x represent?

• miles
• hours

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

You are driving to Florida to escape the upcoming snow. You are driving 70 miles per hour and have already driven 35 miles. Using y=70x+35 for the situation, determine if this graph will be discrete or continuous.

• Discrete
• Continuous

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5