Function or Not a 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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What does it mean if a relation is not a function?

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A relation is not a function if at least one input (x-value) is associated with more than one output (y-value).

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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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You can use the vertical line test: if a vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, it is not a function.

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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 any vertical line crosses the graph more than once.

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Give an example of a function using ordered pairs.

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(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4) is a function because each x-value is unique.

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Give an example of a relation that is not a function using ordered pairs.

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(1, 2), (1, 3), (2, 4) is not a function because the x-value 1 has two different y-values.

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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.

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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 the function.

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Can a function have the same y-value for different x-values?

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Yes, a function can have the same y-value for different x-values, as long as each x-value has only one y-value.

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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 y = mx + b.