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Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Working with functions · Absolute value functions · Topic: Non-linear relationships & functions · Year 11

Graph y = (ax + b) with and without graphing applications, and identify its symmetry, domain and range

Dot point ID advanced-year-11-working-with-functions/dp-cd65ac4b · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

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Outcomes for this focus area (MAV-11-01, MAV-11-02)

MAV-11-01 applies algebraic techniques and the laws of indices and surds to manipulate expressions and solve problems

MAV-11-02 uses functions and relations to model, analyse and solve problems

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Desmos Graphing Calculator
Desmos · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 82 more
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GeoGebra Classic
GeoGebra · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 84 more