Functions, Domain, and Range

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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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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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How can you determine if a relation is a function?

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A relation is a function if no two ordered pairs have the same first element (input) with different second elements (outputs).

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CCSS.8.F.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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What does it mean for a function to be increasing?

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A function is increasing on an interval if, as the input values increase, the output values also increase.

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What does it mean for a function to be decreasing?

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A function is decreasing on an interval if, as the input values increase, the output values decrease.

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What is a 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, it is not a function.

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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 has two different outputs.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What is a one-to-one function?

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A one-to-one function is a function where each output is related to exactly one input, meaning no two different inputs produce the same output.