Math 149S. Capstone Mathematics for Teachers.

Which of these make sense?

  1. I solved this function.
  2. I solved this equation.
  3. I graphed this function.
  4. I graphed this equation.
  5. x=5 is a root of (solution to) the function f(x).
  6. x=5 is a root of (solution to) the equation x+1=6.
  7. The point (2,3) is in (belongs to/satisfies) the function f(x)=x+1.
  8. The point (2,3) is on (belongs to/satisfies) the graph of f(x)=x+1.
  9. The point (2,3) is on (belongs to/satisfies) the equation y=x+1.
  10. The pair (2,3) is in (belongs to/satisfies) the function f(x)=x+1.
  11. The pair (2,3) is on (belongs to/satisfies) the graph of f(x)=x+1.
  12. The pair (2,3) is on (belongs to/satisfies) the equation y=x+1.
  13. A solution to a function is any number that makes the function true.
  14. A solution to an equation is any number that makes the equation true.
  15. To find a root of a function, you have to solve an equation.
  16. To find a root of an equation, you have to solve a function.
  17. Not every equation can be solved.
  18. Not every equation has solutions.


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