Is it a Function?

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What is a function in mathematical terms?

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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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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A graph represents a function if any vertical line drawn through the graph intersects it at most once (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 graph of a function. If a vertical line crosses the graph more than once, then the graph is not a function.

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What does it mean for a graph to be 'not a function'?

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A graph is 'not a function' if there exists at least one input that corresponds to more than one output.

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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; this would violate the definition of a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 a piecewise function?

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A piecewise function is a function that is defined by different expressions for different parts of its domain.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7B