Relations and Functions

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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 relation?

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A relation is a set of ordered pairs, where each pair consists of an input and an output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a mapping is a function?

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A mapping is a function if no input is paired with more than one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does it mean if a relation is not a function?

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If a relation is not a function, it means that at least one input is associated with multiple outputs.

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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 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 is an example of a function?

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An example of a function is the equation y = 2x + 3, where each x-value has a unique y-value.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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 the set of points {(1, 2), (1, 3)}, where the input 1 has two different outputs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a one-to-one function?

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A one-to-one function is a function where each output is paired with exactly one input.

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What is a many-to-one function?

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A many-to-one function is a function where multiple inputs can produce the same output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a table of values?

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A table of values is a way to organize pairs of inputs and outputs to determine if a relation is a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1