Exercises using Functions

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Question 1. What is a function?
(a) A mathematical expression between two variables x and y
(b) Any mathematical expression
(c) A relation between variables x and y that yields a single value of y for each value of x.
(d) A complex formula between two variables x and y.
Question 2. What is a linear function?
(a) A polynomial function of any degree
(b) A polynomial function of degree 1
(c) A function that can be easily graphed
(d) None of the above
Question 3. Find (f . g)(x) if f(x)= x+1 and g(x) = x-1
(a) x2+1
(b) x2-1
(c) 2x
(d) x2 + x + 1
Question 4. Find (f - g)(x) if f(x)= x3+x and g(x)= x2 +1
(a) x3+x2+x+1
(b) x3-x2+x+1
(c) x3-x2+x-1
(d) x3-1
Question 5. Find the degree of the function x5+x3+x
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 9