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What is a function?

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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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Does this table depict a function? (Example: x: 1, 2, 3; y: 4, 5, 6)

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Yes, each input (x) has a unique output (y).

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Does this table depict a function? (Example: x: 1, 2, 2; y: 3, 4, 5)

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No, the input '2' has two different outputs (4 and 5).

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Is height a function of age? (Example: Age: 5, 6, 7; Height: 3, 4, 5)

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No, height can vary for the same age.

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Is time a function of distance? (Example: Distance: 1 mile, 2 miles; Time: 10 min, 20 min)

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No, time can vary based on speed.

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What is the vertical line test?

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A method to determine if a curve is a function; if a vertical line crosses the graph more than once, it is not a function.

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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, as long as each input has only one output.

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What is an example of a function in real life?

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The relationship between the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit is a function.

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What is a non-function example?

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A relationship where one input corresponds to multiple outputs, like a person's name and their phone numbers.

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What does it mean for a relation to be one-to-one?

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A one-to-one relation means that each input has a unique output and no two inputs share the same output.