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Functions and Relations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of a function in mathematics?

a)

A function is a mathematical operation that combines two numbers to produce a single output

b)

A function is a set of ordered pairs where each input is related to multiple outputs

c)

A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to multiple outputs

d)

A function in mathematics is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.

2.

Explain the difference between a function and a relation.

a)

A function can have multiple outputs for the same input

b)

A relation is more complex than a function

c)

A relation is always a function

d)

A function is a specific type of relation.

3.

Given the function f(x) = 2x + 3, find f(4).

a)

5

b)

14

c)

11

d)

7

4.

Determine if the following relation is a function: {(1, 2), (3, 4), (1, 5)}

a)

No, the relation is not a function.

b)

No, the relation is a partial function.

c)

Yes, the relation is a partial function.

d)

Yes, the relation is a function.

5.

If g(x) = x^2 - 1, find g(3).

a)

10

b)

8

c)

4

d)

6

6.

What is the domain of the function h(x) = √(x + 2)?

a)

x > -2

b)

x >= -2

c)

x <= -2

d)

x = -2

7.

Explain what it means for a function to be one-to-one.

a)

A function is one-to-one if each element in the domain maps to multiple elements in the codomain.

b)

A function is one-to-one if each element in the domain maps to the same element in the codomain.

c)

A function is one-to-one if each element in the domain maps to no elements in the codomain.

d)

A function is one-to-one if each element in the domain maps to a unique element in the codomain.

8.

Given the relation R = {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)}, find R^-1.

a)

{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)}

b)

{(2, 1), (3, 1), (4, 1)}

c)

{(2, 1), (3, 2), (4, 3)}

d)

{(1, 3), (2, 4), (3, 5)}

9.

If f(g(x)) = x, what can you conclude about the functions f and g?

a)

f and g are exponential functions

b)

f and g are not related

c)

f and g are inverse functions of each other.

d)

f and g are linear functions

10.

Define the term 'onto function' in the context of functions and relations.

a)

An onto function is a function where each element in the codomain is mapped to by at least one element in the domain.

b)

An onto function is a function where each element in the codomain is not mapped to by any element in the domain.

c)

An onto function is a function where each element in the domain is mapped to by at least one element in the codomain.

d)

An onto function is a function where each element in the codomain is mapped to by at least two elements in the domain.