The graph below is a function that illustrates a train’s distance from downtown, in miles, as a function of time in hours after a.m. When using a graph the best you can do is estimate. Since represents a distance at a.m., we can use the graph to find what the distance is.
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What time is the function notation referring to?
:00
The notation is read as “ of zero.” What do you think means in the context of the train story?
How would you represent the statement, “train’s distance at a.m.” using function notation?