Special Functions

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Taught by MrRutter
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Lesson Summary:

In this lesson, constant and absolute value functions are explained and graphed with examples given. The differences between the two types of functions are highlighted, with constant functions having a set value that is always the same, and absolute value functions having a vertex or turning point that changes the value of the function based on whether the input is negative or positive. The lesson breaks down how to graph both types of functions using a simple chart and examples.

Lesson Description:

Constant and absolute value functions are explained and graphed with examples given.

Questions answered by this video:
  • What are special functions?
  • What is a constant function?
  • What is an example of a constant function?
  • How do you graph f(x) = 5?
  • How do you graph a constant function that is a horizontal line?
  • How do you graph an absolute value function?
  • What is the vertex of an absolute value function?
  • Why does an absolute value function look like a V?
  • How do you find the vertex of an absolute value function?
  • How do you pick points to graph an absolute value function?
  • How do you graph f(x) = |x|?
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    Constant functions and absolute value functions are explained in this video. The graphs of some of the examples are also shown.