Math Problem Statement

Find the x-intercept and y-intercept of linear functions, and evaluate function values for specific inputs based on provided equations and graphs.

Solution

I see that you’ve uploaded an image of a worksheet related to finding intercepts and evaluating functions. Let me extract the details and help you with each section.

1. Top-left corner: Function f(x)=x3f(x) = x - 3

The task is to find:

  • x-intercept: This occurs when f(x)=0f(x) = 0. 0=x3x=30 = x - 3 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 3 So, the x-intercept is (3,0)(3, 0).

  • y-intercept: This occurs when x=0x = 0. f(0)=03=3f(0) = 0 - 3 = -3 So, the y-intercept is (0,3)(0, -3).

2. Middle-left graph: Function f(x)=2x+4f(x) = 2x + 4

You need to find:

  • x-intercept: Set f(x)=0f(x) = 0. 0=2x+4x=20 = 2x + 4 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -2 So, the x-intercept is (2,0)(-2, 0).

  • y-intercept: Set x=0x = 0. f(0)=2(0)+4=4f(0) = 2(0) + 4 = 4 So, the y-intercept is (0,4)(0, 4).

3. Middle-right graph: Function f(x)=3x12f(x) = -3x - 12

The task is to find:

  • x-intercept: Set f(x)=0f(x) = 0. 0=3x12x=40 = -3x - 12 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -4 So, the x-intercept is (4,0)(-4, 0).

  • y-intercept: Set x=0x = 0. f(0)=3(0)12=12f(0) = -3(0) - 12 = -12 So, the y-intercept is (0,12)(0, -12).

4. Bottom-left graph (grid with points)

It looks like you need to evaluate the function at certain points:

  • f(0)f(0), f(2)f(2), and f(5)f(5). I will need to zoom in on the graph to confirm, but the general task will involve finding the y-values for these x-values by inspecting the plotted points.

5. Bottom-right section: f(x)=2x+5f(x) = 2x + 5

The task is to evaluate the function for several given values:

  • f(0)f(0): f(0)=2(0)+5=5f(0) = 2(0) + 5 = 5
  • f(2)f(2): f(2)=2(2)+5=9f(2) = 2(2) + 5 = 9
  • f(5)f(5): f(5)=2(5)+5=15f(5) = 2(5) + 5 = 15

Do you want further details on any section or help with plotting the graphs? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you calculate intercepts for more complex functions?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of a function’s intercepts?
  3. Can you explain how to identify intercepts directly from a graph?
  4. What are the practical applications of finding x- and y-intercepts?
  5. How does changing the slope affect the intercepts of a linear function?

Tip: For linear functions, remember that the x-intercept tells you when the output is zero, and the y-intercept tells you the function's value when the input is zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Intercepts
Function Evaluation

Formulas

x-intercept: Set f(x) = 0
y-intercept: Set x = 0
Linear function: f(x) = mx + b

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Form of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10