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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 any vertical line intersects the graph more than once, then the graph is not 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, as long as each input corresponds to only one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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

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A mapping is not a function if at least one input is associated with more than one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 {(1, 2), (1, 3)}, where the input 1 is associated with two different outputs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the definition of a one-to-one function?

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

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What is the definition of 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.