8th Grade · Functions

Representation

8.F.A.2

Definition

A way of showing a function, such as a verbal description, an equation, a table, or a graph. Different representations of the same function are equivalent.

Examples

  • 'Output is one more than twice the input' describes the same function as f(x) = 2x + 1.
  • A table and a graph can represent the exact same rule.

Key rule

You can translate between words, equations, tables, and graphs — they describe the same rule.

Memory hook

Same function, four different looks.