Identifying 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 only ONE output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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Is the relation {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)} 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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Is the relation {(1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 4)} a function?

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No, it is not a function because the input 1 has two different outputs (2 and 3).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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Which of the following is a function: {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 3)} or {(1, 2), (2, 2), (2, 3)}?

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{(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 3)} is a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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The following is not a function because...

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There are two values that equal 2.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the vertical line test?

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

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What are inputs and outputs in a function?

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Inputs are the x-values, and outputs are the corresponding y-values.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is a domain in a function?

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The set of all possible input values (x-values) for a function.

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What is a range in a function?

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The set of all possible output values (y-values) for a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.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