Functions, Functions, Functions!

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output (y-value) for each input (x-value).

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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 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 does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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A relation is a function if every input (x-value) has exactly one output (y-value).

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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) that the function can accept.

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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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How can you tell if a mapping is a function?

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A mapping is a function if each input (x-value) is paired with exactly one output (y-value).

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What is an example of a function?

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An example of a function is f(x) = 2x + 3, where each x-value has a unique y-value.

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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 {(1, 2), (1, 3)}, where the input 1 has two different outputs.

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What does it mean if a function is linear?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line, typically in the form f(x) = mx + b.

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What is a quadratic function?

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A quadratic function is a function that can be expressed in the form f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.