MATH 1111 - College Algebra: 2.4 Graph of Functions

At the end of this section students will be able to:

• Test the graph of a function for symmetry
• Determine if a function is even, odd or neither
• Find the x-intercepts and the y-intercept of the graph of a function
• Determine the intervals where a function is increasing, decreasing or constant
• Sketch the graph of a piecewise-defined function
• Use transformations techniques to graph a function

1.6 Graphs of Functions

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 93-106

1.7 Transformations

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 120-137

Graphs of Functions

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 107-110

Answers to practice exercises can be found on pages 114-118.

Transformations

Stitz-Zeager College Algebra - pages 140-143

Answers to practice exercises can be found on pages 144-149.

Graphs of Functions, Part 1 (tutorial): West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 31)

Graphs of Functions, Part 2 (tutorial): West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab (College Algebra Tutorial 32)

Test a Graph for Symmetry:

Determining if a Function is Even, Odd or Neither:

Graphing Piecewise-defined Functions:

Horizontal and Vertical Graph Translations: 

Horizontal and Vertical Stretches and Compressions: