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3 Absolute Value & Function

Machines
Learning Target: I can make a table, draw a graph, and write a description for absolute
value functions. I can also evaluate function in function notation.

1-46 PRACTICE: Fully describe and graph the function y = |2x - 1|.
Table:
x
-2
-1
0
1
2
3

Graph:

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Description:
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Is there any input that would make the output for this function have a negative
value? Why or why not?

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NOW TRY THE NEXT SET OF PROBLEMS ON YOUR OWN AND CHECK YOUR
ANSWERS WITH YOUR GROUP.
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FUNCTION MACHINES
Steps to Evaluating a Function:
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Example: Evaluating Functions

a) Find the output for f(x) = x2 1 when the input in x = 4.
SHOW YOUR WORK:
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b) Now find

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f(-1) = __________________

f(10) = __________________

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