Template for Function Machines

Here is a collection of 8 function machine templates.

All machines are customizable. In particular, the input, operations, and outputs are all editable.

Machines include “glass” to be able to “see into the machine”.

1st - single function, a goes in, 3 x a comes out. Good for questioning about understanding of what function machines are.

2nd - single function and its inverse. good to discuss what inverse of multiplication is etc.

3rd - Solving one-step equation. Template is for x 3 but can be anything. This slide does not include checking solution.

4th - solving one-step equation. This slide includes checking solution by putting it through the first operations.

5th - two-step function. Involving two function machines. Useful for discussing the importance of the order of operations.

6th - two-step operations with inverses. Again, useful for talking about the importance of the order of operations. This is a good visual and the term will go through the machines in the reverse order.

7th - Solving two-step equation. This slide does not include checking solution.

8th - Solving two-step equation. This slide does include checking solution.