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Algebra

Introduction to Functions
Learning Objective
To interpret simple expressions as functions with inputs and outputs.

Success Criteria
• To understand and apply function notation.
• To substitute values into a function.
• To solve simple equations involving function notation.
Starter
Work out the answers to the following problems, then put them in order of size
(smallest to largest) to spell out a word. Can you provide a definition for this word?

s y = 3x + 1 Find the value of y when x = 3.

e y = x2 Find the value of y when x = −2.

e y = 2x2 − 5 Find the value of y when x = 4.

v y = 7x − 4 Find the value of x when y = 10.

i y = x3 − 9 Find the value of x when y = −17.

n 4x + 1 = −3 Solve the equation

r ⅔x − 4 = 2 Solve the equation


Answers
s y = 3x + 1 Find the value of y when x = 3. y = 10

e y = x2 Find the value of y when x = −2. y=4

e y = 2x2 − 5 Find the value of y when x = 4. y = 27

v y = 7x − 4 Find the value of x when y = 10. x=2

i y = x3 − 9 Find the value of x when y = −17. x = −2

n 4x + 1 = −3 Solve the equation x = −1

r ⅔x − 4 = 2 Solve the equation x=9

inverse This means the opposite. For example, the inverse of adding is
subtracting. We use the inverse to help us solve equations.
What Is a Function?
A function is a mathematical rule with an input and an output.

For example, the first task today was:

y = 3x + 1 Find the value of y when x = 3 y = 10

This is a function with an input of 3 and an output of 10.

However, we use a special name when referring to functions. It is usually f, but


could be g or even h.

If we choose to call our function f, it becomes f (x) = 3x + 1.

Hence, f (3) = 10.


Think, Pair, Share

A function f is defined as f (x) = 2x + 1. Find the value of f (7).

f (7) = 2 × 7 + 1
= 15
Think, Pair, Share

A function g is defined as g(x) = 4x − 2. Find the value of g(3).

g(3) = 4 × 3 − 2
= 10
Think, Pair, Share

A function h is defined as h(x) = 3x2. Find the value of h(−2).

h(−2) = 3 × (−2)2
= 12
Think, Pair, Share
The function f is defined f (x) = 2x + 5.

Find the value of f (x) such that f (a) = 7.

f (a) = 2a + 5
Therefore: 2a + 5 = 7

And solve: 2a = 2
a=1
Your Turn!
Complete the questions on your
Target Board.

When you have worked out the


answer, cross it off on your target
board. You will be left with just
two numbers.

How many functions can you find


where one of these numbers used as
an input gives the other as an
output?
Answers
1. 5

2. −13 The remaining two numbers were 1 and 9.


What functions could you find to relate the two?
3. 3
For example:
4. 7 If the function f is defined by f (x) = 8x + 1, then f (1) = 9.

5. 4

6. 8, −8

7. −2

8. −6

9. 2
Plenary - Super

Complete the following statements in your books, assessing


your understanding from today’s lesson.

WWW (What Went Well)…

EBI (Even Better If)…


Plenary - Stretching
Exam style question:

f is a function such that f (x) = x2 + 4x + 7.

Express f (x + 2) in the form (x + a)2 + b, where a and b are integers.

Hence, find the turning point of the curve f (x + 2).

Answer f (x + 2) = (x + 2)2 + 4(x + 2) + 7

f (x + 2) = x2 + 4x + 4 + 4x + 8 + 7

f (x + 2) = x2 + 8x + 19

f (x + 2) = (x + 4)2 + 3

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