What linear functions are there? Basic properties of functions

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There are several ways to solve linear functions. Let's list the most of them. Most often used step by step method substitutions. In one of the equations it is necessary to express one variable in terms of another and substitute it into another equation. And so on until only one variable remains in one of the equations. To solve it, you need to leave a variable on one side of the equal sign (it can be with a coefficient), and on the other side of the equal sign all the numerical data, not forgetting to change the sign of the number to the opposite one when transferring. Having calculated one variable, substitute it into other expressions and continue calculations using the same algorithm.

For example, let's take a linear system functions, consisting of two equations:
2x+y-7=0;
x-y-2=0.
It is convenient to express x from the second equation:
x=y+2.
As you can see, when transferring from one part of the equality to another, the sign of y and variables changed, as described above.
We substitute the resulting expression into the first equation, thus excluding the variable x from it:
2*(y+2)+y-7=0.
Expanding the brackets:
2y+4+y-7=0.
We put together variables and numbers and add them up:
3у-3=0.
We move it to the right side of the equation and change the sign:
3y=3.
Divide by the total coefficient, we get:
y=1.
We substitute the resulting value into the first expression:
x=y+2.
We get x=3.

Another way to solve similar ones is to add two equations term by term to get a new one with one variable. The equation can be multiplied by a certain coefficient, the main thing is to multiply each member of the equation and not forget, and then add or subtract one equation from. This method is very economical when finding a linear functions.

Let’s take the already familiar system of equations with two variables:
2x+y-7=0;
x-y-2=0.
It is easy to notice that the coefficient of the variable y is identical in the first and second equations and differs only in sign. This means that when we add these two equations term by term, we get a new one, but with one variable.
2x+x+y-y-7-2=0;
3x-9=0.
We transfer numerical data to right side equations, changing the sign:
3x=9.
We find common multiplier, equal to the coefficient, standing at x and divide both sides of the equation by it:
x=3.
The result can be substituted into any of the system equations to calculate y:
x-y-2=0;
3-у-2=0;
-y+1=0;
-y=-1;
y=1.

You can also calculate data by creating an accurate graph. To do this you need to find zeros functions. If one of the variables is equal to zero, then such a function is called homogeneous. Having solved such equations, you will get two points necessary and sufficient to construct a straight line - one of them will be located on the x-axis, the other on the y-axis.

We take any equation of the system and substitute the value x=0 there:
2*0+y-7=0;
We get y=7. Thus, the first point, let's call it A, will have coordinates A(0;7).
In order to calculate a point lying on the x-axis, it is convenient to substitute the value y=0 into the second equation of the system:
x-0-2=0;
x=2.
The second point (B) will have coordinates B (2;0).
On coordinate grid We mark the obtained points and draw a straight line through them. If you plot it fairly accurately, other values ​​of x and y can be calculated directly from it.

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Consider the function y=k/y. The graph of this function is a line, called a hyperbola in mathematics. The general view of a hyperbola is shown in the figure below. (The graph shows the function y equals k divided by x, for which k equals one.)

It can be seen that the graph consists of two parts. These parts are called branches of the hyperbola. It is also worth noting that each branch of the hyperbola approaches in one of the directions closer and closer to the coordinate axes. The coordinate axes in this case are called asymptotes.

In general, any straight lines to which the graph of a function infinitely approaches but does not reach them are called asymptotes. A hyperbola, like a parabola, has axes of symmetry. For the hyperbola shown in the figure above, this is the line y=x.

Now let's deal with two general cases hyperbole. The graph of the function y = k/x, for k ≠0, will be a hyperbola, the branches of which are located either in the first and third coordinate angles, for k>0, or in the second and fourth coordinate angles, for k<0.

Basic properties of the function y = k/x, for k>0

Graph of the function y = k/x, for k>0

5. y>0 at x>0; y6. The function decreases both on the interval (-∞;0) and on the interval (0;+∞).

10. The range of values ​​of the function is two open intervals (-∞;0) and (0;+∞).

Basic properties of the function y = k/x, for k<0

Graph of the function y = k/x, at k<0

1. Point (0;0) is the center of symmetry of the hyperbola.

2. Coordinate axes - asymptotes of the hyperbola.

4. The domain of definition of the function is all x except x=0.

5. y>0 at x0.

6. The function increases both on the interval (-∞;0) and on the interval (0;+∞).

7. The function is not limited either from below or from above.

8. A function has neither a maximum nor a minimum value.

9. The function is continuous on the interval (-∞;0) and on the interval (0;+∞). Has a gap at x=0.

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Linear function and its graph


The algorithm for constructing a graph of the equation ax + by + c = 0, which we formulated in § 28, for all its clarity and certainty, mathematicians do not really like. They usually make claims about the first two steps of the algorithm. Why, they say, solve the equation twice for the variable y: first ax1 + by + c = O, then ax1 + by + c = O? Isn’t it better to immediately express y from the equation ax + by + c = 0, then it will be easier to carry out calculations (and, most importantly, faster)? Let's check. Let's consider first the equation 3x - 2y + 6 = 0 (see example 2 from § 28).

Giving x specific values, it is easy to calculate the corresponding values ​​of y. For example, when x = 0 we get y = 3; at x = -2 we have y = 0; for x = 2 we have y = 6; for x = 4 we get: y = 9.

You see how easily and quickly the points (0; 3), (- 2; 0), (2; 6) and (4; 9) were found, which were highlighted in example 2 from § 28.

In the same way, the equation bx - 2y = 0 (see example 4 from § 28) could be transformed to the form 2y = 16 -3x. further y = 2.5x; it is not difficult to find points (0; 0) and (2; 5) satisfying this equation.

Finally, the equation 3x + 2y - 16 = 0 from the same example can be transformed to the form 2y = 16 -3x and then it is not difficult to find points (0; 0) and (2; 5) that satisfy it.

Let us now consider the indicated transformations into general view.


Thus, linear equation (1) with two variables x and y can always be transformed to the form
y = kx + m,(2) where k,m are numbers (coefficients), and .

This private view linear equation will be called a linear function.

Using equality (2), it is easy to specify a specific x value and calculate the corresponding y value. Let, for example,

y = 2x + 3. Then:
if x = 0, then y = 3;
if x = 1, then y = 5;
if x = -1, then y = 1;
if x = 3, then y = 9, etc.

Typically these results are presented in the form tables:

The values ​​of y from the second row of the table are called the values ​​of the linear function y = 2x + 3, respectively, at the points x = 0, x = 1, x = -1, x = -3.

In equation (1) the variables hnu are equal, but in equation (2) they are not: we assign specific values ​​to one of them - variable x, while the value of variable y depends on the selected value of variable x. Therefore, we usually say that x is the independent variable (or argument), y is the dependent variable.

Please note: a linear function is special type linear equation with two variables. Equation graph y - kx + m, like any linear equation with two variables, is a straight line - it is also called the graph of the linear function y = kx + m. Thus, the following theorem is valid.


Example 1. Construct a graph of the linear function y = 2x + 3.

Solution. Let's make a table:

In the second situation, the independent variable x, which, as in the first situation, denotes the number of days, can only take the values ​​1, 2, 3, ..., 16. Indeed, if x = 16, then using the formula y = 500 - 30x we find : y = 500 - 30 16 = 20. This means that already on the 17th day it will not be possible to remove 30 tons of coal from the warehouse, since by this day only 20 tons will remain in the warehouse and the process of coal removal will have to be stopped. Therefore, the refined mathematical model of the second situation looks like this:

y = 500 - ZOD:, where x = 1, 2, 3, .... 16.

In the third situation, independent variable x can theoretically take on any non-negative value (for example, x value = 0, x value = 2, x value = 3.5, etc.), but in practice a tourist cannot walk with constant speed without sleep or rest for as long as desired. So we needed to make reasonable restrictions on x, say 0< х < 6 (т. е. турист идет не более 6 ч).

Recall that the geometric model of the non-strict double inequality 0< х < 6 служит отрезок (рис. 37). Значит, уточненная модель третьей ситуации выглядит так: у = 15 + 4х, где х принадлежит отрезку .

Let us agree to write instead of the phrase “x belongs to the set X” (read: “element x belongs to the set X”, e is the sign of membership). As you can see, our acquaintance with mathematical language is constantly ongoing.

If the linear function y = kx + m should be considered not for all values ​​of x, but only for values ​​of x from a certain numerical interval X, then they write:

Example 2. Graph a linear function:

Solution, a) Let's make a table for the linear function y = 2x + 1

Let's build on coordinate plane xОу points (-3; 7) and (2; -3) and draw a straight line through them. This is a graph of the equation y = -2x: + 1. Next, select a segment connecting the constructed points (Fig. 38). This segment is the graph of the linear function y = -2x+1, wherexe [-3, 2].

They usually say this: we have plotted a linear function y = - 2x + 1 on the segment [- 3, 2].

b) How does this example differ from the previous one? The linear function is the same (y = -2x + 1), which means that the same straight line serves as its graph. But - be careful! - this time x e (-3, 2), i.e. the values ​​x = -3 and x = 2 are not considered, they do not belong to the interval (- 3, 2). How did we mark the ends of an interval on a coordinate line? Light circles (Fig. 39), we talked about this in § 26. Similarly, points (- 3; 7) and B; - 3) will have to be marked on the drawing with light circles. This will remind us that only those points of the line y = - 2x + 1 are taken that lie between the points marked with circles (Fig. 40). However, sometimes in such cases they use arrows rather than light circles (Fig. 41). This is not fundamental, the main thing is to understand what is being said.


Example 3. Find the largest and smallest values ​​of a linear function on the segment.
Solution. Let's make a table for a linear function

Let's build on the coordinate xOy plane points (0; 4) and (6; 7) and draw a straight line through them - a graph of the linear x function (Fig. 42).

We need to consider this linear function not as a whole, but on a segment, i.e. for x e.

The corresponding segment of the graph is highlighted in the drawing. We notice that the largest ordinate of the points belonging to the selected part is equal to 7 - this is highest value linear function on the segment. Usually the following notation is used: y max =7.

We note that the smallest ordinate of the points belonging to the part of the line highlighted in Figure 42 is equal to 4 - this is the smallest value of the linear function on the segment.
Usually the following notation is used: y name. = 4.

Example 4. Find y naib and y naim. for a linear function y = -1.5x + 3.5

a) on the segment; b) on the interval (1.5);
c) on a half-interval.

Solution. Let's make a table for the linear function y = -l.5x + 3.5:

Let's construct points (1; 2) and (5; - 4) on the xOy coordinate plane and draw a straight line through them (Fig. 43-47). Let us select on the constructed straight line the part corresponding to the x values ​​from the segment (Fig. 43), from the interval A, 5) (Fig. 44), from the half-interval (Fig. 47).

a) Using Figure 43, it is easy to conclude that y max = 2 (the linear function reaches this value at x = 1), and y min. = - 4 (the linear function reaches this value at x = 5).

b) Using Figure 44, we conclude: this linear function has neither the largest nor the smallest values ​​on a given interval. Why? The fact is that, unlike the previous case, both ends of the segment, in which the largest and smallest values ​​were reached, are excluded from consideration.

c) Using Figure 45, we conclude that y max. = 2 (as in the first case), and lowest value the linear function does not (as in the second case).

d) Using Figure 46, we conclude: y max = 3.5 (the linear function reaches this value at x = 0), and y max. does not exist.

e) Using Figure 47, we conclude: y max. = -1 (the linear function reaches this value at x = 3), and y max. does not exist.

Example 5. Graph a linear function

y = 2x - 6. Use the graph to answer the following questions:

a) at what value of x will y = 0?
b) for what values ​​of x will y > 0?
c) at what values ​​of x will y< 0?

Solution. Let's make a table for the linear function y = 2x-6:

Through the points (0; - 6) and (3; 0) we draw a straight line - the graph of the function y = 2x - 6 (Fig. 48).

a) y = 0 at x = 3. The graph intersects the x axis at the point x = 3, this is the point with ordinate y = 0.
b) y > 0 for x > 3. In fact, if x > 3, then the straight line is located above the x axis, which means the ordinates corresponding points direct are positive.

c) at< 0 при х < 3. В самом деле если х < 3, то прямая расположена ниже оси х, значит, ординаты соответствующих точек прямой отрицательны. A

Please note that in this example we used the graph to solve:

a) equation 2x - 6 = 0 (we got x = 3);
b) inequality 2x - 6 > 0 (we got x > 3);
c) inequality 2x - 6< 0 (получили х < 3).

Comment. In Russian, the same object is often called differently, for example: “house”, “building”, “structure”, “cottage”, “mansion”, “barrack”, “shack”, “hut”. In mathematical language the situation is approximately the same. Say, the equality with two variables y = kx + m, where k, m are specific numbers, can be called a linear function, can be called linear equation with two variables x and y (or with two unknowns x and y), can be called a formula, can be called a relation connecting x and y, can finally be called a dependence between x and y. It doesn’t matter, the main thing is to understand that in all cases we're talking about O mathematical model y = kx + m

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Consider the graph of the linear function shown in Figure 49, a. If we move along this graph from left to right, then the ordinates of the points on the graph are increasing all the time, as if we are “climbing up a hill.” In such cases, mathematicians use the term increase and say this: if k>0, then the linear function y = kx + m increases.

Consider the graph of the linear function shown in Figure 49, b. If we move along this graph from left to right, then the ordinates of the points on the graph are decreasing all the time, as if we are “going down a hill.” In such cases, mathematicians use the term decrease and say this: if k< О, то линейная функция у = kx + m убывает.

Linear function in life

Now let's summarize this topic. We have already become acquainted with such a concept as a linear function, we know its properties and learned how to build graphs. Also, you looked at special cases of a linear function and found out what it depends on mutual arrangement graphs of linear functions. But it turns out that in our Everyday life we also constantly intersect with this mathematical model.

Let us think about what real life situations are associated with such a concept as linear functions? And also, between what quantities or life situations perhaps establish a linear relationship?

Many of you probably don’t quite understand why they need to study linear functions, because it’s unlikely to be useful in later life. But here you are deeply mistaken, because we encounter functions all the time and everywhere. Because even a regular monthly rent is also a function that depends on many variables. And these variables include square footage, number of residents, tariffs, electricity use, etc.

Of course, the most common examples of functions linear dependence, which we have encountered are mathematics lessons.

You and I solved problems where we found the distances traveled by cars, trains, or pedestrians at a certain speed. These are linear functions of movement time. But these examples are applicable not only in mathematics, they are present in our everyday life.

The calorie content of dairy products depends on the fat content, and such a dependence is usually a linear function. For example, when the percentage of fat in sour cream increases, the calorie content of the product also increases.



Now let's do the calculations and find the values ​​of k and b by solving the system of equations:


Now let's derive the dependency formula:

As a result, we obtained a linear relationship.

To know the speed of sound propagation depending on temperature, it is possible to find out by using the formula: v = 331 +0.6t, where v is the speed (in m/s), t is the temperature. If we draw a graph of this relationship, we will see that it will be linear, that is, it will represent a straight line.

And such practical uses knowledge in the application of linear functional dependence The list could take a long time. Starting from phone charges, hair length and growth, and even proverbs in literature. And this list goes on and on.

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LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES I

§ 3 Linear functions and their graphs

Consider the equality

at = 2X + 1. (1)

Each letter value X this equality brings into complete correspondence specific value letters at . If, for example, x = 0, then at = 2 0 + 1 = 1; If X = 10, then at = 2 10 + 1 = 21; at X = - 1 / 2 we have y = 2 (- 1 / 2) + 1 = 0, etc. Let us turn to another equality:

at = X 2 (2)

Each value X this equality, like equality (1), associates a well-defined value at . If, for example, X = 2, then at = 4; at X = - 3 we get at = 9, etc. Equalities (1) and (2) connect two quantities X And at so that each value of one of them ( X ) is put into correspondence with a well-defined value of another quantity ( at ).

If each value of the quantity X corresponds to a very specific value at, then this value at called a function of X. Magnitude X this is called the function argument at.

Thus, formulas (1) and (2) define two various functions argument X .

Argument function X , having the form

y = ax + b , (3)

Where A And b - some given numbers, called linear. An example of a linear function can be any of the functions:

y = x + 2 (A = 1, b = 2);
at = - 10 (A = 0, b = - 10);
at = - 3X (A = - 3, b = 0);
at = 0 (a = b = 0).

As you know from the course VIII class, function graph y = ax + b is a straight line. That's why this function and is called linear.

Let us recall how to construct the graph of a linear function y = ax + b .

1. Graph of a function y = b . At a = 0 linear function y = ax + b looks like y = b . Its graph is a straight line, parallel to the axis X and intersecting axis at at the ordinate point b . In Figure 1 you see a graph of the function y = 2 ( b > 0), and in Figure 2 is the graph of the function at = - 1 (b < 0).

If not only A , but also b equals zero, then the function y= ax+ b looks like at = 0. In this case, its graph coincides with the axis X (Fig. 3.)

2. Graph of a function y = ah . At b = 0 linear function y = ax + b looks like y = ah .

If A =/= 0, then its graph is a straight line passing through the origin and inclined to the axis X at an angle φ , whose tangent is equal to A (Fig. 4). To construct a straight line y = ah it is enough to find any one of its points different from the origin of coordinates. Assuming, for example, in the equality y = ah X = 1, we get at = A . Therefore, point M with coordinates (1; A ) lies on our straight line (Fig. 4). Now drawing a straight line through the origin and point M, we obtain the desired straight line y = ax .

In Figure 5, a straight line is drawn as an example at = 2X (A > 0), and in Figure 6 - straight y = - x (A < 0).

3. Graph of a function y = ax + b .

Let b > 0. Then the straight line y = ax + b y = ah on b units up. As an example, Figure 7 shows the construction of a straight line at = x / 2 + 3.

If b < 0, то прямая y = ax + b obtained by parallel shift of the line y = ah on - b units down. As an example, Figure 8 shows the construction of a straight line at = x / 2 - 3

Direct y = ax + b can be built in another way.

Any straight line is completely determined by its two points. Therefore, to plot a graph of the function y = ax + b It is enough to find any two of its points and then draw a straight line through them. Let us explain this using the example of the function at = - 2X + 3.

At X = 0 at = 3, and at X = 1 at = 1. Therefore, two points: M with coordinates (0; 3) and N with coordinates (1; 1) - lie on our line. By marking these points on the coordinate plane and connecting them with a straight line (Fig. 9), we obtain a graph of the function at = - 2X + 3.

Instead of points M and N, one could, of course, take the other two points. For example, as values X we could choose not 0 and 1, as above, but - 1 and 2.5. Then for at we would get the values ​​5 and - 2, respectively. Instead of points M and N, we would have points P with coordinates (- 1; 5) and Q with coordinates (2.5; - 2). These two points, as well as points M and N, completely define the desired line at = - 2X + 3.

Exercises

15. Construct function graphs on the same figure:

A) at = - 4; b) at = -2; V) at = 0; G) at = 2; d) at = 4.

Do these graphs intersect the coordinate axes? If they intersect, then indicate the coordinates of the intersection points.

16. Construct function graphs on the same figure:

A) at = x / 4 ; b) at = x / 2 ; V) at =X ; G) at = 2X ; d) at = 4X .

17. Construct function graphs on the same figure:

A) at = - x / 4 ; b) at = - x / 2 ; V) at = - X ; G) at = - 2X ; d) at = - 4X .

Construct graphs of these functions (No. 18-21) and determine the coordinates of the points of intersection of these graphs with the coordinate axes.

18. at = 3+ X . 20. at = - 4 - X .

19. at = 2X - 2. 21. at = 0,5(1 - 3X ).

22. Graph a function

at = 2x - 4;

using this graph, find out: a) at what values x y = 0;

b) at what values X values at negative and under what conditions - positive;

c) at what values X quantities X And at have identical signs;

d) at what values X quantities X And at have different signs.

23. Write the equations of the lines presented in Figures 10 and 11.

24. Which ones do you know? physical laws are described using linear functions?

25. How to graph a function at = - (ax + b ), if the function graph is given y = ax + b ?