Algebra II: Strand I. Foundations of Functions; Topic 3. Applying Transformations; Task 1.3.7
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Task 1.3.7: DESCRIBING TRANSFORMATIONS
Solution
Write a situation that could be described by the transformations in the equation.
d(t) = 65(t – 2.5)
An example: A family is traveling to a location several hours from home. They drove 65 mph for
two and a half hours. Then they stopped to refuel. They want to know the distance they have
traveled since refueling.
December 10, 2004. Ensuring Teacher Quality: Algebra II, produced by the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas
at Austin for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Algebra II: Strand I. Foundations of Functions; Topic 3. Applying Transformations; Task 1.3.7
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Task 1.3.7: DESCRIBING TRANSFORMATIONS
Write a situation that could be described by the transformations in the equation.
d(t) = 65(t – 2.5)
December 10, 2004. Ensuring Teacher Quality: Algebra II, produced by the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas
at Austin for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.