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Common Core: High School - Functions : Building Functions

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Example Question #1 : Building Functions

Sally wants to buy a new computer for next year. The computer that she has her eye on costs . Sally works as a dog walker and gets paid \displaystyle \$8 an hour. If Sally works eight hours every week, how many weeks of work will it take for her to earn enough money to buy the new computer?

Possible Answers:

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 17 weeks.

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 20 weeks.

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 15 weeks.

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 19 weeks.

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 21 weeks.

Correct answer:

Sally will need to work \displaystyle 19 weeks.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.Math.content.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many weeks will Sally need to work to earn enough money to buy the new computer?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

The computer costs 

Sally earns \displaystyle \$$8/hour

Sally works \displaystyle $8 hours/week

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by 64 on both sides to calculate the number of weeks Sally will need to work.

 

Example Question #1 : Functions Describing A Relationship Between Two Quantities: Ccss.Math.Content.Hsf Bf.A.1

Jane wants to buy a new backpack for next year. The backpack that she has her eye on costs \displaystyle \$112. Jane works as a car washer and gets paid \displaystyle \$4 an hour. If Jane works \displaystyle 3 hours every week, how many weeks of work will it take for her to earn enough money to buy the new backpack?

Possible Answers:

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 11 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 10 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 12 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 8 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 9 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Correct answer:

Jane will need to work \displaystyle 10 weeks to buy the new backpack.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many weeks will Jane need to work to earn enough money to buy the new backpack?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

The backpack costs \displaystyle \$112

Jane earns \displaystyle \$$4/hour

Jane works \displaystyle $3 hours/week

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by 12 on both sides to calculate the number of weeks Jane will need to work.

 

Example Question #1 : Building Functions

Jenny wants to buy a new bike for next year. The bike that she has her eye on costs \displaystyle \$85. Jenny works mowing lawns and gets paid \displaystyle \$5 per lawn. How many lawns will Jenny need to mow to earn enough money to buy a new bike.

Possible Answers:

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 17 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 15 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 19 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 16 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 20 lawns.

Correct answer:

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 17 lawns.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many lawns will Jenny need to work to earn enough money to buy the new bike?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

The bike costs \displaystyle \$85

Jenny earns \displaystyle \$$5/lawn

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by 5 on both sides to calculate the number of lawns Jenny will need to work.

Example Question #4 : Building Functions

Jenny wants to save money for her class trip. If Jenny works mowing lawns and gets paid \displaystyle \$5 per lawn. How many lawns will Jenny need to mow to save \displaystyle \$400.

Possible Answers:

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 20 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 25 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 70 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 80 lawns.

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 85 lawns.

Correct answer:

Jenny will need to mow \displaystyle 80 lawns.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many lawns will Jenny need to work to earn \displaystyle \$400?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Total money saved \displaystyle \$400

Jenny earns \displaystyle \$$5/lawn

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by 5 on both sides to calculate the number of lawns Jenny will need to work.

Example Question #5 : Building Functions

Jane wants to buy a new backpack for next year. The backpack that she has her eye on costs \displaystyle \$72. Jane works as a car washer and gets paid \displaystyle \$4 an hour. If Jane works \displaystyle 3 hours every week, how many weeks of work will it take for her to earn enough money to buy the new backpack?

Possible Answers:

Jane will need to work five weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work four weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work seven weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work three weeks to buy the new backpack.

Jane will need to work six weeks to buy the new backpack.

Correct answer:

Jane will need to work six weeks to buy the new backpack.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many weeks will Jane need to work to earn enough money to buy the new backpack?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

The backpack costs \displaystyle \$72

Jane earns \displaystyle \$$4/hour

Jane works \displaystyle $3 hours/week

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by \displaystyle 12 on both sides to calculate the number of weeks Jane will need to work.

Example Question #6 : Building Functions

Sally wants to buy a new computer for next year. The computer that she has her eye on costs \displaystyle \$216. Sally works as a dog walker and gets paid \displaystyle \$4 an hour. If Sally works eight hours every week, how many weeks of work will it take for her to earn enough money to buy the new computer?

Possible Answers:

Sally needs to work seven weeks to buy her new computer.

Sally needs to work four weeks to buy her new computer.

Sally needs to work nine weeks to buy her new computer.

Sally needs to work five weeks to buy her new computer.

Sally needs to work six weeks to buy her new computer.

Correct answer:

Sally needs to work seven weeks to buy her new computer.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.Math.content.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many weeks will Sally need to work to earn enough money to buy the new computer?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

The computer costs \displaystyle \$216

Sally earns \displaystyle \$$4/hour

Sally works \displaystyle $8 hours/week

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by \displaystyle 32 on both sides to calculate the number of weeks Sally will need to work.

 

Example Question #1 : Building Functions

Bob wants to save enough money to buy his mom a new necklace that costs \displaystyle \$30. If Bob earns \displaystyle \$$2 an hour, how many hours will Bob need to work?

Possible Answers:

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 16 hours.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 13 hours.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 13 hours.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 10 hours.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 15 hours.

Correct answer:

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 15 hours.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many hours will Bob need to work to earn \displaystyle \$30?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Price of necklace is \displaystyle \$30.

Bob earns \displaystyle \$$2/hours

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by 2 on both sides to calculate the number of hours Bob will need to work.

Example Question #8 : Building Functions

Bob wants to save \displaystyle \$350. If Bob earns \displaystyle \$2 an hour, how many hours will Bob need to work to reach his savings goal?

Possible Answers:

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 175 hours to reach his savings goal.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 115 hours to reach his savings goal.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 170 hours to reach his savings goal.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 165 hours to reach his savings goal.

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 185 hours to reach his savings goal.

Correct answer:

Bob will need to work \displaystyle 175 hours to reach his savings goal.

Explanation:

\displaystyle \$$2/hoursThis question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many hours will Bob need to work to earn \displaystyle \$350?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Total savings goal is \displaystyle \$350.

Bob earns \displaystyle \$$2/hours

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by \displaystyle 2 on both sides to calculate the number of hours Bob will need to work.

Example Question #9 : Building Functions

Bob wants to save enough money to buy his mom a new necklace that costs \displaystyle \$$45. If Bob earns \displaystyle \$5 an hour, how many hours will Bob need to work?

Possible Answers:

Bob will need to work nine hours.

Bob will need to work six hours.

Bob will need to work ten hours.

Bob will need to work eight hours.

Bob will need to work five hours.

Correct answer:

Bob will need to work nine hours.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many hours will Bob need to work to earn \displaystyle \$$45?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Price of necklace is \displaystyle \$$45.

Bob earns \displaystyle \$$5/hours

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by \displaystyle 5 on both sides to calculate the number of hours Bob will need to work.

Example Question #10 : Building Functions

Bob wants to save enough money to buy his mom a new necklace that costs \displaystyle \$$30. If Bob earns \displaystyle \$8 an hour, how many hours will Bob need to work?

Possible Answers:

Bob will need to work two hours.

Bob will need to work three hours.

Bob will need to work five hours.

Bob will need to work eight hours.

Bob will need to work four hours.

Correct answer:

Bob will need to work four hours.

Explanation:

This question is testing one's ability to recognize functions in everyday situations and build the mathematical model that shows the relationship between two quantities. A question such as this requires examination into the behavior between the quantities, whether it be explicit expression, a recursive process, or a multi-step calculation. It also requires the use of algebraic operations to solve the question at hand and then build a function that models the relationship.

For the purpose of Common Core Standards, writing a function which describes a relationship falls within the Cluster A of build a function that models a relationship between two quantities concept (CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A). Questions in this cluster depend heavily of building an understanding between real life situations as seen through a mathematical perspective.

Knowing the standard and the concept for which it relates to, we can now do the step-by-step process to solve the problem in question.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

Following the steps listed above for this particular problem is as follows.

Step 1: Identify what the question is asking for.

How many hours will Bob need to work to earn \displaystyle \$$30?

Step 2: Identify what is given/known from the question.

Price of necklace is \displaystyle \$$30.

Bob earns \displaystyle \$$8/hours

Step 3: Using algebraic methods creating function to describe relationship.

Step 4: Answer the question.

From this model, substitute in the known values and solve for the weeks worked to answer the question.

Using algebraic operations divide by \displaystyle 8 on both sides to calculate the number of hours Bob will need to work.

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