Function/Non Function Flashcard 3

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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 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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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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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 does it mean for a mapping to be a function?

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In a mapping, each element from the domain (input) must be paired with exactly one element in the range (output).

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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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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) = x^2, where each input x has a unique output x^2.

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What is an example of a non-function?

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An example of a non-function is the relation {(1, 2), (1, 3)}, where the input 1 has two different outputs.

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What is a table of values?

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A table of values lists pairs of input and output values, which can help determine if a relation is a function.

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How can you tell if a table represents a function?

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A table represents a function if no two rows have the same input value with different output values.