Function Vocabulary

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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) for which the function is defined.

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What is the range of a function?

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

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Define a relation in mathematics.

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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How do you find the domain from a set of ordered pairs?

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The domain is found by listing all the first elements (x-values) of the ordered pairs.

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How do you find the range from a set of ordered pairs?

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The range is found by listing all the second elements (y-values) of the ordered pairs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is the difference between domain and range?

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Domain refers to the input values of a function, while range refers to the output values.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What does it mean for a function to be defined?

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A function is defined when there is a unique output for every input in its domain.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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What is a function?

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A function is a special type of relation where each input is associated with exactly one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B