Description Week 8 Discussion: Understanding Functions Required Resources Read/review the follo ...

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Description Week 8 Discussion: Understanding Functions Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: OpenStax Textbook Readings Lesson in Canvas Assignments in Knewton The Vertical Line Test and Graphs of Functions Graph a Quadratic Equation Radical Functions Initial Post Instructions In the real world, functions are mathematical representations of input-output situations. A vending machine is one such example. The input is the money combined with the selected button. The output is the product. Here is another example: The formula for converting a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius is a function expressed as: C = (5/9)*(F - 32), where F is the Fahrenheit temperature and C is the Celsius temperature. If it is 77 degrees Fahrenheit in Phoenix Arizona, then what is the equivalent temperature on the Celsius thermometer? Our input is 77. C = (5/9)*(77 - 32) C = (5/9)*(45) C = 25 The equivalent temperature is 25 degrees Celsius. To complete the Discussion activity, please do the following: Choose your own function or choose from the list below and then provide a unique example of a function and evaluate the function for a specific input (like the example above). Arm length is a function of height. The circumference of a circle is a function of diameter. The height of a tree is a function of its age. The length of person's shadow on the ground is a function of his or her height. Weekly salary is a function of the hourly pay rate and the number of hours worked. Compound interest is a function of initial investment, interest rate, and time. Supply and demand: As price goes up, demand goes down. Follow-Up Post Instructions Respond to at least two peers in a substantive, content-specific way. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.