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7. Why are the domains of the square root and cube root functions different?
8. In what ways are the symbolic representations of polynomial and power functions the same?
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Successful Performance
Successful application of your learning looks like this
As you begin to apply what you’ve learned, you should have a good idea of what success looks like.
A SUCCESSFUL
PERFORMANCE
I can analyze a function through graphing it. I can...
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Determine if an equation defines a single function
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Use an appropriate graphing window
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Describe the full behavior of the function over its entire domain
D
emonstrate Your Understanding
Apply it and show you know in context!
1. Create a function card for each of the following functions. (Blank Family of Function cards may be
printed from the companion website. If creating your own card, be sure to include all information
shown in Model 1.)
a)
( ) 2 3
x
f x
=
c) ( ) 2 4
r x
x
= −
b)
2
( )
2
x
g x
x
= −
d)
1
( ) 2 Hint: 2
2
x
x
x
h x
−
−
= −
− = −