Relations and Functions

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a relation is a function?

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A relation is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element with different second elements.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does k(4) represent in a function?

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k(4) represents the output of the function k when the input is 4.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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If f(x) = 2x + 4, what is f(2)?

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f(2) = 2(2) + 4 = 8.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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What does it mean for a graph to be increasing?

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A graph is increasing if the y-values rise as the x-values increase.

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What does it mean for a graph to be decreasing?

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A graph is decreasing if the y-values fall as the x-values increase.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is a nonlinear function?

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A nonlinear function is a function that does not graph to a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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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 (x-values) for the 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 (y-values) for the function.