4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
November 18, 2015
4.3: Patterns & Nonlinear Functions Date:
A nonlinear function is a function whose graph is not a line or part of a line.
Nonlinear Function:
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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Ex 1).
a) The number of centimeters is a function of the number of inches as shown in the table. Is the function linear or nonlinear ?
Inches Centimeters
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2
3
4
2.54
5.08
7.62
10.16
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
November 18, 2015 b) Is the function linear or nonlinear ?
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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Ex 2).
The table shows the number of calls made in a phone tree during each level. Identify the pattern to complete the table. How can you represent the relationship using words, an equation, and a graph?
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4
5
Level, x Number of Calls, y Ordered Pair (x, y)
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2
2
4
(1, 2)
(2, 4)
8 (3, 8)
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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Ex 3).
Represent the function using words, an equation, and a graph.
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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Ex 4).
The ordered pairs represent a function. What is a rule that represents this function?
a) (1, 1), (2, 8), (3, 27), (4, 64), (5, 125) b) (2, 5), (4, 9), (5, 11), (7, 15), (10, 21) c) (2, 10), (4, 20), (5, 25), (7, 35), (9, 45) d) (2, 4), (3, 9), (4, 16), (5, 25), (6, 36) e) (2, 3), (3, 8), (4, 15), (5, 24), (6, 35) f) (1, 3), (2, 10), (3, 29), (4, 66), (5, 127)
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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Homework: pg. 249 #1 – 4, 6 – 11, 13, 15
Quiz #1 (4.1 ­ 4.3) ­ Friday
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4.3 ­ Patterns and Nonlinear Functions.notebook
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