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4.6.7 Lesson Summary

Algebra 14.6.7 Lesson Summary

4.6.7 Lesson Summary

4.6.7 • Lesson Summary

In this lesson, you learned how to:

  • Identify important features of graphs of functions and explain what they mean in the situations represented.
  • Explain and apply the terms “horizontal intercept,” “vertical intercept,” “maximum,” and “minimum” when talking about functions and their graphs.
  • Identify important features of linear functions.

Here are the activities that helped you reach those goals:

  • 4.6.1: Interpreting Statements in Function Notatio
    • In this activity, you interpreted function notation using a graph. You completed mathematical statements and found the value of variables by reading the information from a graph.
  • 4.6.2: Analyzing Graphs of Functions
    • In this activity, you looked at the graphs of two different real-life functions. You identified key features such as minimum and maximum, x x -intercepts and y y -intercepts, and what they mean in a real-life situation.
    • 4.6.2: Self Check
    • 4.6.2: Additional Resources
  • 4.6.3: Connecting Graphical and Verbal Representations of a Function
    • In this activity, you continued working with graphs, function notation, and real-life situations. You interpreted statements about a real-life graph and connected them to the function notation that represented them.
    • 4.6.3: Self Check
    • 4.6.3: Additional Resources
  • 4.6.4: Key Features of Linear Functions
    • In this activity, you recognized the x x -intercepts, zeros, slope, and y y -intercepts of linear functions.
    • 4.6.4: Self Check
    • 4.6.4: Additional Resources
  • 4.6.5: Interpreting Graphs
    • In this activity, you examined specific points and key features on the graph and interpreted their meaning verbally and algebraically.

After these activities, you completed the following practice:

  • 4.6.6: Practice

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