Functions or Not Functions Flashcard

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation where every input has only ONE output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does the vertical line test determine?

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The vertical line test determines if a graph represents a function. If a vertical line crosses the graph more than once, it is not a function.

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Which of the following is NOT a function? (9,5) (10,5) (9,-5) (10,-5) or (2, -2) (5, 9) (5, -7) (1, 4)

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(2, -2) (5, 9) (5, -7) (1, 4) is NOT a function because the input 5 has two different outputs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the output of the function f(x) = 2x + 3 when x = 4?

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The output is 11.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

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If a mapping has the pairs (1,2), (2,3), (3,4), is it a function?

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Yes, it is a function because each input has a unique output.

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CCSS.8.F.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 can include functions.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 has only one output.

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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.

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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 has more than one 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 is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for the function.