1. Advanced Algebra w/Trig
Chapter 2.1
Relations & Formulas
Target Goals:
Identify the domain and range of relations and functions; express the domain and range in set notation and interval notation
Identify if a relation is a function
Evaluate functions

2. NEW VOCABULARY! RELATION DOMAIN RANGE QUADRANTS
A _______________ is a set of ordered pairs.
The _______________ of a relation is the set of all the first coordinates (x-coordinates) from the ordered pairs.
The _______________ is the set of all the second coordinates (y-coordinates) from the ordered pairs.
In a coordinate plane, the x- and y-axes meet at the origin, (0, 0), and divide the plane into four ___________________.
RELATION
DOMAIN
RANGE
QUADRANTS

3. NEW VOCABULARY!
A _______________ illustrates how each element of the domain is paired with an element in the range.
6. A _______________ is a relation in which each element of the domain is paired with exactly one element of the range.
MAPPING
FUNCTION

4. How can you tell if it’s a function?
In a function, an element of the range can be paired with more than one element of the domain. But an element of the domain cannot be paired with more than one element of the range.
When looking at ordered pairs, if you see the same y-value in two ordered pairs, it’s A FUNCTION. If you see the same x-value in two ordered pairs, but they have different y-values, it’s NOT A FUNCTION.
So… if you don’t see any x-values being repeated, your good to go! It’s a function!!!

5. Ex 1) State the domain and range of the relation
Ex 1) State the domain and range of the relation. Express the domain and range in set notation. Then determine whether the relation is a function.
{(-4, -2), (-3, 1), (0, -2), (1, 2), (3, 3)} Domain: ________________ Range: __________________ Function: _____________
Do you see any x-values repeated in more than one ordered pair?
- If so, check the y-values to see if they are the same or different. Same = function. Different = not a function.
- If not, it’s a function!
{-4, -3, 0, 1, 3}
{-2, 1, 2, 3}
YES!

6. Ex 2) Determine whether the relation is a function.
Domain
Range -3 -2 -1 1 2 4 6 8
(-3, 0)
(-2, 2)
(-1, 6)
(0, 4)
(1, 6)
Yes it’s a function!

7. Ex 3) State the domain and range of the relation
Ex 3) State the domain and range of the relation. Express the domain and range in set notation. Then determine whether the relation is a function.
What are all of the ordered pairs?
(-1, 2), (0, -1), (2, -2), (3, 1), (3, -1)
DOMAIN:
{-1, 0, 2, 3}
RANGE:
{-2, -1, 1, 2}
NO!
FUNCTION?:

8. Relations: Discrete vs. Continuous
DISCRETE RELATION
A relation in which the domain is a set of individual points (like examples 1, 2, 3).
Use set notation for naming the domain and range.
CONTINUOUS RELATION
When the domain of a relation has an infinite number of elements and it can be graphed with a line or a smooth curve.
Use interval notation for naming the domain and range.

9. Vertical Line Test
A way to test if a curve or graph is a function or not.
If no vertical line intersects a graph in more than one point, the graph represents a function.
If a vertical line intersects a graph in two or more points, the graph does not represent a function.

10. Vertical Line Test

11. Ex 4) Graph y = 2x + 1, and determine the domain and range
Ex 4) Graph y = 2x + 1, and determine the domain and range. Express the domain and range in interval notation. Then determine whether the equation is a function. State whether it is discrete or continuous. x y 1 3 2 5 -1
Domain:
(-∞,∞)
Function?
YES
Range:
(-∞,∞)
Continuous or Discrete?

12. Ex 5) Graph y = x2 + 1, and determine the domain and range
Ex 5) Graph y = x2 + 1, and determine the domain and range. Express the domain and range in interval notation. Then determine whether the equation is a function. State whether it is discrete or continuous. x y 1 2 5 3 10 -1 -2 -3
Domain:
(-∞,∞)
Range:
[1,∞)
Function:
YES!!!
Discrete or Continuous?

13. Functions and Graphing
When an equation represents a function, the variable (often x) with values making up the domain is called the INDEPENDENT VARIABLE.
The other variable (often y) is called the DEPENDENT VARIABLE.
The independent variable is graphed on the horizontal/x-axis.
The dependent variable is graphed on the vertical/y-axis.

14. THESE MEAN THE SAME THING! f(x) replaces the dependent variable.
FUNCTION NOTATION
Function’s name is f.
Independent variable used in the function is x.
Equation
Function
y = 2x + 1
Read: “y equals 2 times x plus 1”
f(x) = 2x + 1
Read: “f of x equals 2 times x plus 1”
THESE MEAN THE SAME THING!
f(x) = y
f(x) replaces the dependent variable.

15. Ex 6) Given f(x) = x3 – 3, find each value:
(a) f (-2)
(b) f (2t)
f (-2) = (-2)3 – 3 f (-2) = -8 – 3 f (-2) = -11
f (2t) = (2t)3 – 3
f (2t) = 8t3 – 3