In what domain does the function increase? Green line: $$ x=-0.8 $$ –2 –2 –2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0

It does not have an increasing domain.

Functions for Seventh Grade

On one hand, functions are a fairly abstract concept, but on the other hand, they are very useful in many areas of mathematics. The topic of functions dominates many fields, including algebra, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, and more. Therefore, it's important to understand the concept of functions, so that it can be applied in any of the fields of mathematics, and especially when we start learning about functions in seventh grade.

What is a function?

A function expresses a relationship between two variables (X and Y)

$X$ represents an independent variable
$Y$ represents a dependent variable

An independent variable $(X)$ is a non-variable constant by which we explain $(Y)$ , the dependent variable

For example, if Daniela worked as a babysitter and earned 30 dollars per hour and we want to know how much Daniela made after $10$ hours, the number of hours worked is actually the independent variable $(X)$ with which we know how much she earned. Ultimately this is the dependent variable. $(Y)$

In other words, it can be said that the amount Daniela earned is a function of the number of hours she worked $(X)$ .
We will mark the data of the function algebraically in this way: $fx=X\times30$

It's important to remember that each element in the domain $X$ will always have only one element in the range $Y$ .
This means that it's not possible that during the $10$ hours Daniela worked, she received both $300$ dollars and $200$ dollars.

Detailed explanation

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Now, the mathematical explanation of a function

Let's suppose we have two different groups in front of us, a first group and a second group, and each group has elements that belong exclusively to that same group. A function is actually our ability to pair each member of the first group with a unique member of the second group.

The first group includes elements called "variables"
While the second group includes the "function values" obtained for these "variables".

As we have already mentioned, for each variable there is a single function value, but for a specific function value, there can be several variables.

Variable ---------------------> Unique function value

Function Notation

Graphing a function is really about how the function is written. Usually, the variable (that is, the value that can be placed into a function) is denoted by $x$ or any other letter of the alphabet, while the value of the function for that variable $x$ is denoted by $f\left(x\right)$ .

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Question 1

In what domain is the function negative?

Question 2

In what domain is the function increasing?

Question 3

In what domain does the function increase?

Representation of a Function

There are several ways to represent a function. We'll briefly mention them:

Verbal representation of a function and tabular representation of a function (for complete reading "Verbal and tabular representation of a function ")
Graphical representation of a function (see the article "Graphical representation of a function ")
Algebraic representation of a function (see the article "Algebraic representation of a function ").

It's important to understand that each function can be represented in the ways described above, and an important part of understanding the topic of functions is the ability to "convert" one representation into another.

Types of Functions

As mentioned, the topic of functions is a very broad subject and is taught from seventh to twelfth grade at various levels and within different subject frameworks.

Linear function
Quadratic function
Polynomial function
Rational function
Root of a function
Trigonometric function
Exponential function
Logarithmic function
Function with parameters
Even functions
Odd functions
And more...

Do you know what the answer is?

Question 1

In what interval is the function increasing?

Purple line: $$ x=0.6 $$

Question 2

In what domain does the function increase?

Green line:
$$ x=-0.8 $$

Question 3

In which interval does the function decrease?

Red line: $$ x=0.65 $$

Characteristics of a Function

It's common to analyze functions according to the following sections:

Domain of a function: the values $x$ that can be input into a function (for a detailed explanation of "Domain of a function"). There are also functions that are not defined for certain domains or values (see the article "Undefined Function (Indefinite Integral)").
Intercepts with the axes - The common points of the function with the coordinate system.
Extreme points of a function: the points at which the function changes from increasing to decreasing and from decreasing to increasing.
Slope of a function: the rate at which a function changes (see the article "Equation with variable in the denominator").
Areas of increasing and decreasing of the function: the areas $x$ where the function increases or decreases (see the article "Areas of increase and decrease of the function").

The function can also be

Constant function: the function values do not change for all values of $x$
Increasing function: the function values increase as the values of $x$ increase
Decreasing function: the function values decrease as the values of $x$ increase

Check your understanding

Question 1

In which interval does the function decrease?

Red line: $$ x=1.3 $$

Question 2

In what domain does the function increase?

Black line: $$ x=1.1 $$

Question 3

Determine the domain of the following function:

The function describes a student's grades throughout the year.

Plugging a Numerical Value into a Function

We can place different numbers in place of the $x$ .

For example, if we have the function

$f(x)=x+2$

We can substitute any number we want for $x$ . For each number we substitute, we get a different function value.

Let's look at some examples:

$f(2)=2+2=4$
$f(5)=5+2=7$
$f(10)=10+2=12$
$f(100)=100+2=102$
$f(-5)=-5+2=-3$

Practice Examples and Functions for Seventh Grade

Exercise No. 1

Given the function $Y=X+5$

A. What type of function is it?

B. Is the rate of change (slope) of the function constant? Also, what is the value of the slope?

C. Draw the graph of the function

Solution:

A. After a quick look at the function, we can determine that the function is linear. This is because it is the first power of $X$ .

B. The rate of change, that is, the slope of a linear function is constant and equal to the coefficient of $X$ . In our case, the coefficient of $X$ is equal to $1$ . Therefore, the slope of the function is also equal to $1$ .

C. To graph a linear function, only $2$ points may be sufficient. We will add a third point to test ourselves.

For $X=0$ we get $Y=5$

For $X=1$ we get $Y=6$

For $X=2$ we get $Y=7$

Now we will mark the points on the coordinate system and connect them:

Answer:

A. Linear function

B. Slope equal to $1$ .

Do you think you will be able to solve it?

Question 1

Which domain corresponds to the described function:

The function represents the velocity of a stone after being dropped from a great height as a function of time.

Question 2

Determine the domain of the following function:

A function describing the charging of a computer battery during use.

Question 3

Determine which domain corresponds to the described function:

The function describes a person's energy level throughout the day.

Exercise No. 2

Given the function $F(x)=5X+3$

How much is the function worth for the following values of $X$ ?

$0$
$1$
$2$
$-1$
$-2$
$-3$
$X-4$
$5$
$6$
$7$

Solution:

We will substitute the values we have in front of us for the $X$ in the function and obtain:

$f(0)=5x+3=5\cdot0+3=0+3=3$
$f(2)=5x+3=5\cdot2+3=10+3=13$
$f(1)=5x+3=5\cdot1+3=5+3=8$
$f(-1)=5x+3=5\cdot(-1)+3=-5+3=-2$
$f(-2)=5x+3=5\cdot(-2)+3=-10+3=-7$
$f(-3)=5x+3=5\cdot(-3)+3=-15+3=-12$
$f(X-4)=5x+3=5\cdot(X-4)+3=5X-20+3=5X-17$
$f(5)=5x+3=5\cdot5+3=25+3=28$
$f(6)=5x+3=5\cdot6+3=30+3=33$
$f(7)=5x+3=5\cdot7+3=35+3=38$

Examples and Exercises with Solutions for Functions

Exercise #1

Determine which domain corresponds to the function described below:

The function represents the amount of fuel in a car's tank according to the distance traveled by the car.

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the definition, the amount of fuel in the car's tank will always decrease, since during the trip the car consumes fuel in order to travel.

Therefore, the domain that is suitable for this function is - always decreasing.

Answer

Always decreasing

Exercise #2

Choose the graph that best describes the following:

The acceleration of a ball (Y) after throwing it from a building as a function of time (X).

Step-by-Step Solution

Since acceleration is dependent on time, it will be constant.

The force of gravity on Earth is constant, meaning the velocity of Earth's gravity is constant and therefore the graph will be straight.

The graph that appears in answer B satisfies this.

Answer

Exercise #3

Choose the graph that best represents the following:

Temperature of lukewarm water (Y) after placing in the freezer as a function of time (X).

Step-by-Step Solution

Since the freezing point of water is below 0, the temperature of the water must drop below 0.

The graph in answer B describes a decreasing function and therefore this is the correct answer.

Answer

Exercise #4

Determine whether the function is increasing, decreasing, or constant. For each function check your answers with a graph or table.

For each number, multiply by $(-1)$ .

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

The function is:

$f(x)=(-1)x$

Let's start by assuming that x equals 0:

$f(0)=(-1)\times0=0$

Now let's assume that x equals minus 1:

$f(-1)=(-1)\times(-1)=1$

Now let's assume that x equals 1:

$f(1)=(-1)\times1=-1$

Now let's assume that x equals 2:

$f(2)=(-1)\times2=-2$

Let's plot all the points on the function graph:

We can see that the function we got is a decreasing function.

Answer

Decreasing

Exercise #5

Determine whether the function is increasing, decreasing, or constant. For each function check your answers with a graph or table.

For each number, multiply by 0.

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

The function is:

$f(x)=x\times0$

Let's start by assuming that x equals 0:

$f(0)=0\times0=0$

Now let's assume that x equals 1:

$f(1)=1\times0=0$

Now let's assume that x equals -1:

$f(-1)=(-1)\times0=0$

Now let's assume that x equals 2:

$f(2)=2\times0=0$

Let's plot all the points on the function's graph:

We can see that the function we obtained is a constant function.

Answer

Constant

Test your knowledge

Question 1

Determine which domain corresponds to the described function:

The function represents the amount of water in a pool while it is being filled.

Question 2

Determine which domain corresponds to the function described below:

The function represents the height of a child from birth to first grade.

Question 3

In what domain does the function increase?

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Functions for Seventh Grade

What is a function?

Test yourself on functions!

Now, the mathematical explanation of a function

Function Notation

Representation of a Function

Types of Functions

Characteristics of a Function

The function can also be

Plugging a Numerical Value into a Function

f(x)=x+2 f(x)=x+2 f(x)=x+2

Practice Examples and Functions for Seventh Grade

Exercise No. 1

Exercise No. 2

Examples and Exercises with Solutions for Functions

Exercise #1

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Exercise #2

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Exercise #3

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Exercise #4

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Exercise #5

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

$f(x)=x+2$