Identifying Functions

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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How can you determine if a relation is a function?

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A relation is a function if every input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value). This can be checked using the vertical line test.

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What is the vertical line test?

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The vertical line test is a method to determine if a curve is a function. If a vertical line intersects the curve at more than one point, then the curve is not a function.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce.

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Can a function have multiple outputs for a single input?

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No, a function cannot have multiple outputs for a single input. Each input must correspond to exactly one output.

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What is an example of a function?

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An example of a function is f(x) = 2x + 3, where for each value of x, there is a unique value of f(x).

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What is an example of a relation that is not a function?

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An example of a relation that is not a function is y^2 = x, where a single x-value can correspond to two different y-values.

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What is a one-to-one function?

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A one-to-one function is a function where each output is related to exactly one input, meaning no two different inputs produce the same output.

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What is a many-to-one function?

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A many-to-one function is a function where multiple inputs can produce the same output.