1. Identity Function-This is the only function thats acts on every real number by leaving it alone 2. Square Root Function-Put any positive number into your calculator. Take the square root. Then take the square root again, and so on. Eventually you will always get 1. 3. Squaring Function-The graph of this function, called a parabola, had a reflection property that is useful in making flashlights and satellite dishes. 4. Cubing Function-The origin is called a ?point of inflection? for this curve because the graph changes the curvature at the point. 5. Reciprocal Function-This curve, called a hyperbola, also has a reflection property that is useful in satellite dishes. 6. Natural Log Function-This function increases very slowly. If the x-axis and y-axis
Precalculus Functions Anecdotes
1. Identity Function-This is the only function thats acts on every real number by leaving it alone 2. Square Root Function-Put any positive number into your calculator. Take the square root. Then take the square root again, and so on. Eventually you will always get 1. 3. Squaring Function-The graph of this function, called a parabola, had a reflection property that is useful in making flashlights and satellite dishes. 4. Cubing Function-The origin is called a ?point of inflection? for this curve because the graph changes the curvature at the point. 5. Reciprocal Function-This curve, called a hyperbola, also has a reflection property that is useful in satellite dishes. 6. Natural Log Function-This function increases very slowly. If the x-axis and y-axis
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