M01 Alg57 Content Guide
M01 Alg57 Content Guide
M01 Alg57 Content Guide
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will be able to do the following:
• Identify the shape of different functions by looking at the structure of the equation and
matching the graph to the equation.
• Graph and write equations of linear, absolute value, quadratic, square root, rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.
• Graph piecewise functions.
Background Notes
Algebra 2: Part 2
Module 1 Content Guide
Topic 1.1 Structure of Functions
Write the name of the parent function for each equation in the table
below. Then write the letter of the graph that matches that equation.
a. b. c.
d. e. f.
Algebra 2: Part 2
Module 1 Content Guide
Topic 1.2 Review of Transformations of Parent Functions
Fill in the blank:
To graph a function, given the equation:
1. Identify the shape using the structural elements.
2. Identify the transformations .
3. Plot the key points or asymptotes
appropriate for the type of function.
Draw the equations on the graph provided.
𝑓 𝑥 = − 𝑥 + 5 and 𝑓 𝑥 = −𝑙𝑜𝑔3 (𝑥 − 2)
f(x)=-x f(x)=2^(x+2)-1
Algebra 2: Part 2
Module 1 Content Guide
Topic 1.3 Graphing Basic Piecewise Functions
Draw the equations on the graph provided.
−1 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −2
𝑓 𝑥 =ቊ
3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ −2
−𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −3
− 𝑥+2 +3 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −1
𝑓 𝑥 = ቐ 3 𝑖𝑓 − 3 ≤ 𝑥 < 2 𝑓 𝑥 =ቊ
𝑥 −1 −2 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ −1
3𝑥 − 5 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 2
Algebra 2: Part 2
Module 1 Content Guide
Topic 1.4 Graphing More Piecewise Functions
Fill in the blank:
−𝑥 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 < −3 Endpoint: ( -4 ,4 )
𝑓 𝑥 = ቐ 3 𝑖𝑓 − 3 ≤ 𝑥 < 2 Endpoint: ( -3 ,3 )
3𝑥 − 5 𝑖𝑓 𝑥 ≥ 2 )
Endpoint: ( 2 ,1
Reflect on your Math Master Challenge goal for this module here.