Math Example--Function Concepts--Function Rules and Equations--Example 2

Topic

Arithmetic

Description

Example 2: Write a function equation of the form f(x) based on the Function Machine that takes an input and triples its value. The input shown is 4, and the output is 12.

By replacing the numerical input with the variable x and applying the machine's rule to triple the input, the function equation is f(x) = 3x.

When students are exposed to various worked-out examples, they develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts by seeing patterns, variations, and applications of the rules in different contexts. Each example provides a fresh perspective and reinforces the core concept.

Teacher’s Script: Let's analyze this example together. Notice how the input changes, and observe the mathematical operation applied by the function rule. Can you predict the output for a new input based on this pattern?

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