Functions Flashcard

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What is the domain of a function?

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The set of all possible input values for a function.

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What is the range of a relation?

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The set of all possible output values for a relation.

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What does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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Each input value must correspond to exactly one output value.

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What is the vertical line test?

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A method to determine if a graph represents a function; if a vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, it is not a function.

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What is an ordered pair?

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A pair of numbers (x, y) that represent a point in a coordinate system.

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What is a set in mathematics?

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A collection of distinct objects, considered as an object in its own right.

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What is the difference between domain and range?

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Domain refers to input values, while range refers to output values.

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What is a function notation?

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A way to denote functions, typically written as f(x), where f is the function and x is the input.

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What is a linear function?

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A function that graphs to a straight line, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What is a quadratic function?

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A function that can be expressed in the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.