Understanding Functions

The video tutorial explains the concept of functions using visual depictions and examples. It introduces function notation, showing how a function takes an input (x) and produces an output (y). Through examples, it demonstrates how to calculate specific function values like h(4) and h(0) using a graph. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of function uniqueness, where each input x must map to a single output y. It also clarifies that while multiple x values can map to the same y, a single x cannot map to multiple y values, maintaining the definition of a function.

What does function notation typically represent?

• A process that takes an input and gives multiple outputs

• A process that takes an input and gives a single output

• A process that takes multiple inputs and gives a single output

• A process that takes multiple inputs and gives multiple outputs

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If h(4) = 3, what does this mean in terms of input and output?

• When the input is 3, the output is 4

• When the input is 4, the output is 4

• When the input is 4, the output is 3

• When the input is 3, the output is 3

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What is the output of the function when the input is 0?

• The output is 0

• The output is 4

• The output is 2

• The output is 3

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What makes a relationship a function?

• Each output has a unique input

• Each output has multiple inputs

• Each input has a unique output

• Each input has multiple outputs

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Why would having two outputs for a single input not be a function?

• Because it is not possible in mathematics

• Because it violates the rule of unique outputs for each input

• Because it allows for multiple outputs

• Because it allows for multiple inputs

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What happens if a function has two dots for the same x-value?

• It becomes a linear function

• It becomes a multi-function

• It becomes a non-function

• It remains a function

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What is the key characteristic of a function regarding inputs and outputs?

• Each output must have a unique input

• Each input must have a unique output

• Each output can have multiple inputs

• Each input can have multiple outputs

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Is it possible for two different inputs to have the same output in a function?

• Yes, as long as each output has a unique input

• No, each output must have a different input

• Yes, as long as each input has a unique output

• No, each input must have a different output

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What is h(-4) if the function outputs 2?

• h(-4) = 3

• h(-4) = 0

• h(-4) = 1

• h(-4) = 2

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If h(2) = 2, what does this indicate about the function?

• The function is not valid

• The function has multiple outputs for a single input

• The function has multiple inputs for a single output

• The function has a unique output for each input

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