Functions or Not Functions Flashcard

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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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the definition of 'not a function'?

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A relation is not a function if at least one input (x-value) is associated with more than one output (y-value).

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a table represents a function?

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Check if any x-value is repeated; if it is, the table does not represent a function.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is the vertical line test?

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A graph represents a function if no vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point.

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Given the pairs (3, 5), (4, 9), (2, 5), which pair could be added to maintain a function?

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(1, 9) can be added without repeating x-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 mapping to be a function?

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In a mapping, each input must correspond to exactly one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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Is the set of points (9,5), (10,5), (9,-5), (10,-5) a function?

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No, because the x-value 9 corresponds to two different y-values (5 and -5).

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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 represents a point in a coordinate system.

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CCSS.5.G.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 an example of a function?

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The relation {(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)} is a function because each x-value is unique.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1