Identifying Functions from Mapping Diagrams and Tables

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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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How can you identify a function from a mapping diagram?

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A mapping diagram represents a function if each input is connected to exactly one output.

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What does it mean if a mapping diagram has an input connected to multiple outputs?

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It means that the relation is not a function.

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What is the vertical line test?

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The vertical line test states that if a vertical line intersects a graph at more than one point, the graph does not represent a function.

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What is a table of values in relation to functions?

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A table of values lists pairs of inputs and outputs, which can help determine if a relation is a function.

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How can you tell if a table of values represents a function?

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A table represents a function if each input value corresponds to exactly one output value.

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What is the domain of a function?

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The domain is the set of all possible input values for a function.

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What is the range of a function?

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The range is the set of all possible output values for a function.

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Can a function have the same output for different inputs?

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Yes, a function can have the same output for different inputs, but each input must have only 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) = x^2, where each input x has a unique output x^2.