Function Vocab 7

Front

A rule for taking each input and producing one output.

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function

Front

Describes a relationship linking input values to output values with arrows

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mapping

Front

Set of ordered pairs

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relation

Front

A method to check if a relation is a function; if a vertical line intersects a graph more than once, it is not a function.

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VLT

Front

A function with a straight line graph and constant rate of change

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linear function

Front

The ratio (INSERT RATIO BELOW) between any two points on the graph of the function is the rate of change.

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rate of change, roc

Front

A function without a constant rate of change

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nonlinear function

Front

A period between two times or events

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interval

Front

A variable that changes in response to another variable.

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dependant variable

Front

A variable that determines another variable's value.

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independent variable