Common Core: High School - Functions : Graph Linear and Quadratic Functions: CCSS.Math.Content.HSF-IF.C.7a

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Example Question #71 : Interpreting Functions

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1.5

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx+3

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is three.

Example Question #72 : Interpreting Functions

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-\frac{1}{2}

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=0

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx-1

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is negative one.

Example Question #1 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=5

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-5

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=5

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx+5

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is five.

 

Example Question #1 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

Screen shot 2016 01 22 at 2.04.27 pm

Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx-2

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is negative two.

Example Question #73 : Interpreting Functions

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-8

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=4

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-4

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=4

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

Screen shot 2016 01 22 at 2.04.01 pm

Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx+4

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is four.

Example Question #74 : Interpreting Functions

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=0

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a linear function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a straight line, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=mx+b

where

\displaystyle \\m=\textup{slope} \\b=\textup{y-intercept}

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

Screen shot 2016 01 22 at 2.03.07 pm

Therefore the general form of the function looks like,

\displaystyle y=mx-2

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is negative two.

Example Question #75 : Interpreting Functions

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

 

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=\frac{1}{2}

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=ax^2+bx+c

where

\displaystyle \\a=\textup{The width/pitch of the parabola} \\b=\textup{Relates to the vertex}=\frac{-b}{2a} \\c=\textup{Vertical Shift}

Recall that if \displaystyle a is negative the parabola opens down and if \displaystyle a is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if \displaystyle 0< a< 1 then the width of the parabola is wider; if \displaystyle a>1 then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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For the function above, the vertex is also the minimum of the function and lies at the \displaystyle y-intercept of the graph.

\displaystyle c=1

Therefore the vertex lies at \displaystyle (0,1) which means the \displaystyle y-intercept is one.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is one.

Example Question #1 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 7.49.00 am

What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=0

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=ax^2+bx+c

where

\displaystyle \\a=\textup{The width/pitch of the parabola} \\b=\textup{Relates to the vertex}=\frac{-b}{2a} \\c=\textup{Vertical Shift}

Recall that if \displaystyle a is negative the parabola opens down and if \displaystyle a is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if \displaystyle 0< a< 1 then the width of the parabola is wider; if \displaystyle a>1 then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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For the function above, the vertex is also the maximum of the function and lies at the \displaystyle y-intercept of the graph.

\displaystyle c=3

Therefore the vertex lies at \displaystyle (0,3) which means the \displaystyle y-intercept is three.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is three.

Example Question #2 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

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What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-2

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=ax^2+bx+c

where

\displaystyle \\a=\textup{The width/pitch of the parabola} \\b=\textup{Relates to the vertex}=\frac{-b}{2a} \\c=\textup{Vertical Shift}

Recall that if \displaystyle a is negative the parabola opens down and if \displaystyle a is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if \displaystyle 0< a< 1 then the width of the parabola is wider; if \displaystyle a>1 then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

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For the function above, the vertex is also the minimum of the function and lies at the \displaystyle y-intercept of the graph.

\displaystyle c=2

Therefore the vertex lies at \displaystyle (0,2) which means the \displaystyle y-intercept is two.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is two.

Example Question #2 : Graph Linear And Quadratic Functions: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf If.C.7a

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 7.49.20 am

What is the \displaystyle y-intercept of the function that is depicted in the graph above?

Possible Answers:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=-1

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=0

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=2

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=3

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=1

Correct answer:

\displaystyle \textup{y-intercept}=0

Explanation:

This question tests one's ability to recognize algebraic characteristics of a graph. This particular question examines a quadratic function.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, "graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima" falls within the Cluster C of "Analyze Functions Using Different Representations" concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF-IF.C.7). 

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify the general algebraic function for the given graph.

Since the graph is that of a parabola opening up, the general algebraic form of the function is,

\displaystyle y=ax^2+bx+c

where

\displaystyle \\a=\textup{The width/pitch of the parabola} \\b=\textup{Relates to the vertex}=\frac{-b}{2a} \\c=\textup{Vertical Shift}

Recall that if \displaystyle a is negative the parabola opens down and if \displaystyle a is positive then the parabola opens up. Also, if \displaystyle 0< a< 1 then the width of the parabola is wider; if \displaystyle a>1 then the parabola is narrower.

Step 2: Identify where the graph crosses the \displaystyle y-axis.

Screen shot 2016 01 23 at 7.49.20 am

For the function above, the vertex is also the minimum of the function and lies at the \displaystyle y-intercept of the graph.

\displaystyle c=0

Therefore the vertex lies at \displaystyle (0,0) which means the \displaystyle y-intercept is zero.

Step 3: Answer the question.

The \displaystyle y-intercept is zero.

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