is it a function

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What is a function in mathematics?

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

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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 curve is a function. If a vertical line intersects the curve at more than one point, then the curve is not a function.

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What does it mean for a relation to be not a function?

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A relation is not a function if at least one input is associated with more than one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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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, but each input must have only one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a mapping in the context of functions?

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A mapping is a way to describe how each element of one set (domain) is paired with an element of another set (range).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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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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How can you determine if a set of ordered pairs represents a function?

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You can determine if a set of ordered pairs represents a function by checking if any x-value is repeated with different y-values.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is an example of a function?

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An example of a function is f(x) = 2x + 3, where each input x has a unique output.

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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 {(1, 2), (1, 3)}, where the input 1 is associated with two different outputs.

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