Interpreting Functions: Unit Project

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Part 1 Directions: Read the following word problem and identify the function type
presented. Sketch a graph to model each function and justify how/why your
sketches can match the given scenarios.
1) Professor Rabiahca is walking to St. Johns from the subway
at a constant rate. She stops to get coffee from Starbucks,
with the little stopper. Then she continues walking towards
the school at a faster rate. Sketch a graph comparing her
walking speed over time, and the distance from St. Johns
over time.

a) What type of function is represented by the context? __________________

b) Create a sketch to model the situation. Label your axes and title your sketch:
 c) Justification for sketch:

Part 2: Look at the following graph and come up with a situation that can be used
to tie in to the given graph. Identify key features (increasing/decreasing, compare
relationship of domain and range, etc.).
 a) What type of function is represented by the graph?
b) Create a scenario to match this graph:
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c) Key features that allows your context to match:
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Part 3: Create a scenario for a linear, quadratic, and exponential function. Describe
how each situation would be represented graphically.

Linear function scenario and explanation:

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Quadratic function scenario and explanation:
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Exponential function scenario and explanation:

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