Identifying Functions

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What is a function in mathematics?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

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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 relation is a function by checking if a vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point.

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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.

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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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What is an example of a function?

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An example of a function is f(x) = 2x + 3, where each input x has a unique output.

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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 the set of points {(1,2), (1,3)}, where the input 1 has two different outputs.

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How can you identify a function from a set of ordered pairs?

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A relation is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element (input) with different second elements (outputs).

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What does it mean for a function to be one-to-one?

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A function is one-to-one if it assigns a unique output for every unique input, meaning no two different inputs produce the same output.

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.