Function/Non Function

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What is a function?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a non-function?

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A non-function is a relation where at least one input (x-value) has more than one output (y-value).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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A graph represents a function if any vertical line drawn through the graph intersects it at most once (Vertical Line Test).

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What is an ordered pair?

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An ordered pair is a pair of numbers (x, y) that represent a point on a graph.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does it mean for a table to represent a function?

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A table represents a function if each x-value corresponds to only one y-value.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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Give an example of a function using ordered pairs.

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Example: {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)} - Each x-value is unique.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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Give an example of a non-function using ordered pairs.

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Example: {(1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 4)} - The x-value '1' has two different y-values.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 is a function by checking if a vertical line crosses the graph more than once.

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What happens if a table has duplicate x-values with different y-values?

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If a table has duplicate x-values with different y-values, it is not a function.

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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 of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values).