Relations and Functions

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What is the definition of a function?

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A function is a relation where every input has 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 intersects the graph at most once.

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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 graph is a function by checking if any vertical line crosses the graph more than once.

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What is a mapping in the context of functions?

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A mapping is a representation of a function that shows how each input is paired with an output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is the definition of a relation?

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A relation is a set of ordered pairs, which may or may not be a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers (x, y) that represents a point in a coordinate system.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does it mean if a mapping is not a function?

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If a mapping is not a function, it means that at least one input is associated with more than one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the difference between a function and a non-function?

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A function has one output for each input, while a non-function has at least one input with multiple outputs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you tell if a table represents a function?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1