Input → Output Mission
Before the mission · Jordan R. · 1A
Function notation is an input-output statement. Read the situation, build the table, and write the statement that tells the story.
Spy the calculator table
Look at the equation and the two columns. The left column holds the input. The right column shows the output produced by that input. Calculator example: pay = $250 + $10 for each A. A negative number of A’s does not fit this situation.
| Input (a) | Output E(a) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 250 |
| 1 | 260 |
| 2 | 270 |
| 7 | 320 |
1 · Before the mission
Which row tells us the pay for 7 A’s?