Standards • MM 1 A 1. Students will explore and interpret the characteristics of functions, using graphs, tables, and simple algebraic techniques. – b. Graph the basic functions where n = 1 to 3, , , and. – c. Graph transformations of basic functions including vertical shifts, stretches, and shrinks, as well as reflections across the xand y-axis. [Previewed in this unit. ] – d. Investigate and explain the characteristics of a function: domain, range, zeros, intercepts, intervals of increase and decrease, maximum and minimum values, and end behavior. – e. Relate to given context the characteristics of a function, and use graphs and tables to investigate its behavior.
General Form f(x)= a (x – h) + k Linear f(x)= a (x – h) + k Quadratic f(x)= a (x – h)2 + k Cubic f(x)= a (x – h)3 + k Absolute Value f(x)= a | (x – h) | + k Square root/ Radical Rational
What does each letter do? • a – if |a| > 1 there is a vertical stretch • – if 0 < |a| < 1 there is a vertical shrink • - If a = negative there is a reflection • h – shifts the graph right and left (horizontally shifts) • k – shifts graph up and down (vertical shift)