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UNDERSTANDING
‘A. What are the key features of f(x) = Vx?
The function f(x) = Vis the
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] Since x3 =0 only when x= 0
| How des the cube rot affect j the origin is the only point
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intercepts both the x- and y-axes.
‘As the value of x increases,
s0 does its cube root. So, the
cube root function is always
increasing.
There are no restrict
jons on the x: oF i
are all real numbers, or y-values, so the domain and range
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EXAMPLE 1 CONTINUED
B. What are the maximum and minimum values for f(x) = x over the
interval -8 < x <8? (fe
Look at the portion of the
function where -8
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For the function fix) = Yx=1, how does the average rate of change from
‘compare to the average rate of change from x = 5 tox
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Step 1 Evaluate the function for the x-values that correspond to the
endpoints of each interval.
Interval: 1 1 and as the x-values corresponding to the endpoints of
the interval increase. This is consistent with the curve becoming less steep
when x > 1 and x increases.
x= 3 over the
intervals ~12 , or = to complete each
of the statements, see EXAMPLES
32, £(3)__9(3)
33. x-intercept of fF
x-intercept of g
34. y-intercept of f__y-intercept of g
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35, Model With Math
‘opened recently.
the table.
hematics Tamika's Auto Sales
Weekly sales are shown in
Plot the sales on a graph and write a cube
root function that approximately models
the sales. Explain what the features of the
‘cube root function mean for the dealer's sales
inthe long run.
Packages colored wax to make homemade
candles in cube-shaped containers. The
Production line needs to plan sizes of the
Containers based on the associated costs,
Write a cube root function that tells the
side lengths of the container, x, in inches for
a given cost, C.
36. Communicate Precisely Max Wax Company :
‘The cost of fling a container
4s $3 per cubic foot.
"37. Mathematical Connection:
'S A cube has th
Some volume a6 box thats 4ft5 inion
3ft2in. wide, and 4 3 in. deep, %
2. Write an expression that m
| _ Of one side of the cube.
b. Find the side length of the cube,
'odels the length
© Does the cube or the box h;
lave a great,
Surface area? How much greater
40 TOPIC! Exponents and Root.
ASSESSMENT PRACTICE
the key features of 9(x) = v= ,
38, Analy7of the following are true? Selecta
whic
that apply. /
@ The domain of g is x28.
@ the range of g isthe set of all real nun,
© As x approaches infinity, 9(%) approaches
infinity.
© The graph of gis a translation of the raph
of f(x) = 2 left 8 units and up 4 units,
® The function has an absolute minimum
atx=8.
i he average rate of
9. SAT/ACT Which shows t
: change of f(x) = i - 2 over 1