Interactive applet

Function Notation

Send values through a function machine and connect f(a) = b to a point on the graph.

Algebra I Regents

Hands-on lab

-8-8-7-7-6-6-5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-11122334455667788f(3) = 2.5

Function machine

f(x) = 1.5x 2

3× 1.54.5 22.5

Missions

  • Make f(3) = 7
  • Make a decreasing machine (a < 0)

0/2 complete

Guided questions

Evaluate f(−2). Where is that point on the graph?

Reflection

Why is it wrong to read f(x) as “f times x”?

Sign in to save a reflection.