Functions and Relations

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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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What is a relation?

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A relation is a set of ordered pairs, which can include functions but does not require that each input has a unique output.

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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 a function.

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What is the range of a function?

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

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What does it mean for a set of values to be a function?

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A set of values is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element (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 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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Given the function {(0,1), (1,-3), (2,-4), (-4,1)}, what is the domain?

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D: {0, 1, 2, -4}.

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Given the function {(0,1), (1,-3), (2,-4), (-4,1)}, what is the range?

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R: {1, -3, -4}.

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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 in a coordinate system.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input has exactly one output, while a relation can have multiple outputs for a single input.