Introduction to Functions

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What is a function?

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

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What is the vertical line test?

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The vertical line test is a method used 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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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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What is an example of a function?

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

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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 y^2 = x, because for some x-values, there are two corresponding y-values.

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What is a mapping diagram?

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A mapping diagram visually represents a function by showing how each input is paired with its output.

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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) for the function.

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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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What is a linear function?

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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line and can be expressed in the form f(x) = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.