Functions and Relations

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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 the domain of a function?

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The domain is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for a function.

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What is the range of a function?

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

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How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

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A graph represents a function if any vertical line drawn through the graph intersects it at most once (Vertical Line Test).

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What is a relation in mathematics?

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A relation is a set of ordered pairs, which can include functions but does not require that each input has a unique output.

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What does it mean for a relation to be a function?

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For a relation to be a function, each input must correspond to exactly one output.

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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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What is an example of a function?

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

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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 has two different outputs.

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What is the difference between a function and a non-function?

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A function has one output for each input, while a non-function can have multiple outputs for a single input.