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Chapter 8
2.
Functions
Functions are essential for understanding relationships between variables in mathematics and practical applications. This lesson explains how to determine whether a relation is a function using tools like mapping diagrams and the vertical line test. It also covers essential concepts like domain, range, independent and dependent variables, and the use of function notation. Students can gain clarity on evaluating functions and interpreting their behavior in various contexts. By building a solid understanding of functions, they can enhance problem-solving skills and apply these concepts in areas such as physics, economics, and technology.
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| | 20 Theory slides |
| | 12 Exercises - Grade E - A |
| | Each lesson is meant to take 1-2 classroom sessions |
Functions
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In math, functions are special relations where each input has a unique output. This is similar to a vending machine, where pressing a button corresponds to a specific snack. A rule is at work here that associates snacks with buttons. This lesson will explore these rules and some of the relationships between numbers.
Catch-Up and Review
Here are a few recommended readings before getting started with this lesson.
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Comparing Graphs of Two Relations
The diagram shows two graphs, each representing a different relation. Push the button to show a vertical line, then move the line along the graphs.
- What happens as we move the vertical line from left to right along the graphs?
- Which graph indicates that each x-value is paired with a unique y-value?
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Function
A function is a relation in which each input is assigned to exactly one output. The set of all possible inputs is called the domain of the function and the set of all possible outputs is called the range. If x represents the inputs and y the outputs of a function, it is often said that y is a function of x
or that y depends on x.
y = f(x)
This way of representing the dependent variable is called function notation. A function can be represented using a table, a mapping diagram, an equation, or a graph.
| Determining Whether a Relation Is a Function | |
|---|---|
| If represented as | Use |
| a set of coordinates or a table of values | a mapping diagram |
| a graph in the coordinate plane | the vertical line test |
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Determining if a Relation Is a Function Using Mapping Diagrams
Given a relation, a mapping diagram can be used to determine whether the relation is a function. For example, consider the relation given by the following set of coordinates. {(4,3),(0,-5),(-3,3),(8,0),(4,-5)} To figure out if a relation is a function, there are four steps to follow.
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List the Inputs
expand_more Start by writing all the inputs of the relation in a column. The inputs are the first components of each pair if the relation is given as a set of coordinates.
{( 4,3),( 0,-5),( -3,3),( 8,0),( 4,-5)}
Notice that the number 4 is an input for two different points. In the mapping diagram, it is written only once because multiple arrows can be drawn from it. Therefore, the inputs for the given relation are 4, 0, -3, and 8.
If the relation is given as a vertical table, the inputs are the values in the first column.
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List the Outputs
expand_more Write all the outputs in a second column. When the relation is given as a set of coordinates, the outputs are the second components of each pair.
{(4, 3),(0, -5),(-3, 3),(8, 0),(4, -5)}
The number - 5 is an output for two different pairs. In the mapping diagram, it is written only once because multiple arrows can be drawn to it. For the given relation, the outputs are 3, -5, and 0.
If the relation is given as a vertical table, the outputs are the values in the second column.
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Connect Inputs and Outputs
expand_more Draw an arrow from each input to its corresponding output.
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Look For Arrows With the Same Tail
expand_more Check if there are multiple arrows with the same starting input. In other words, identify inputs that have multiple outputs.
Here, the input 4 has two different outputs, 3 and -5. By definition, for a relation to be a function, every input must be assigned to exactly one output. As such, the given relation is not a function.
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Example
Visitors to Aquatic Wonders World
Kevin's teacher Maya is organizing a class trip to the Aquatic Wonders World Aquarium. She examines the aquarium's website and observes the number of visitors recorded over the past week.
| Day, x | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Visitors, N | 1300 | 1500 | 1800 | 1300 | 1900 | 2500 | 1900 |
The numbers in the first row represent the days of the week, with the number 1 indicating Monday.
a Make a mapping diagram that represents the relation.
b Is the relation a function? Explain.
Answer
a
b Yes, see solution.
Hint
a A mapping diagram consists of two parallel columns. In this case, the first column contains the numbers from 1 to 7 and the other includes the numbers of visitors.
b When represented as a mapping diagram, a relation is a function if only one arrow is drawn from each input.
Solution
a Recall that a mapping diagram consists of two parallel columns, one for inputs and one for outputs. In this case, the inputs are the numbers in the first row of the table, so the first column contains the numbers from 1 to 7. The outputs are the numbers in the second row of the table, so the other column includes the number of visitors.
Now each element in the first column can be connected to its corresponding element in the second column with an arrow.
b A relation is a function when each input is assigned to exactly one output. This means that in a relation represented as a mapping diagram, there should be only one arrow starting from each input. Here, the column on the left contains the inputs.
Notice that the same number of visitors appears on certain days, but there are no two visitor counts on a single day. In other words, each input is assigned to exactly one output. Therefore, this relation is a function.
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Vertical Line Test
The vertical line test is a graphical method to determine whether a given relation is a function. For example, consider the following relations.
| Relation I | Relation II | Relation III |
|---|---|---|
| (y - 2)(y + 1) = x | y=x(x+1)(x-2) | |c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c| x & -2.25 & -1.75 & -1 & -1 & 0 & 1 & 2 y & -2 & 0 & 2 & -1 & 1 & -0.75 & 0.5 |
To determine whether the relations are functions, follow these two steps.
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Draw the Relation on the Coordinate Plane
expand_more Draw the relation on the coordinate plane. The first two relations can be drawn using a graphing calculator or other mathematical software.
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Draw a Vertical Line and Look at the Intersection Points
expand_more Draw vertical lines at different places through the coordinate plane. If one of the lines intersects the graph more than once, the relation is not a function. Conversely, if no vertical line cuts the graph more than once, the relation is a function.
Notice that l_3 cuts the first graph at two different points. The line m_2 also passes through two different points. This means that neither Relation I nor Relation III is a function. However, all of the vertical lines drawn over Relation II only intersect the graph one time at most. Because of this, Relation II is a function.
- Relation I is not a function. *
- Relation II is a function. ✓
- Relation III is not a function. *
Keep in mind that before stating whether a relation is a function, the vertical lines drawn have to cover the entire domain to ensure that no vertical line cuts the graph more than once.
Why
Intuition Behind the MethodIf a relation is not a function, it is because there are multiple y-values corresponding to the same x-value. Therefore, the graph of such relation would show at least two points directly above the other.
Points with the same x-value belong to the same vertical line.
This is why drawing a vertical line and moving it across the graph reveals if the graph is a function or not.
Note that when determining whether a relation is or is not a function, it must be assumed that the graph of a relation continues without any significant change beyond the boundaries of the coordinate plane. If this were not the case, it could never be determined from a graph whether a relation is a function.
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Example
Total Number of Fish in the Aquatic Wonders World Aquarium
Maya and her students are about to start their visit. Their journey begins with a short seminar that gives cool facts about the aquarium. During the presentation, a graph that shows the fish population over the past 8 months was presented.
However, on the screen in front of Kevin, the axes were positioned in reverse. Consider the shape of the graph. It appears quite different.
Which of the two graphs represents a function?
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Hint
Use the vertical line test to determine whether the graphs represent functions.
Solution
The vertical line test can be used to determine whether each graph represents a function. This test focuses on counting how many points an imaginary vertical line crosses on the graph of a relation. Starting with the first relation, draw a vertical line and move it horizontally across the graph.
No vertical line ever intersects the graph more than once. This indicates that the first graph represents a function. Now repeat the same procedure for the second graph.
Unlike the first graph, here, there is at least one vertical line that intersects the graph more than once. This graph does not represent a function.
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Analyzing Relations
The following applet displays a relation as a set of ordered pairs, a group of coordinate points in the coordinate plane, or a curve in the coordinate plane. Determine whether the relation is a function or not.
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Discussion
Function Notation
Function notation is a special way to write functions that explicitly shows that y is a function of x — in other words, that y depends on x. Function notation is symbolically expressed as y=f(x) and read y equals f of x.
Equations that are functions can be written using function notation.
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Equation & & Function Notation [1ex]
y=-5x+4 & & f(x) = -5x+4
Notice that y has been replaced by f(x). In function notation, x represents an element of the domain and f(x) represents the element of the range that corresponds to x. When written in function notation, the expression that describes how to convert an input into an output — the right-hand side expression — is called the function rule.
Besides f, other letters such as g or h can be used to name the function. Similarly, letters other than x can name the independent variable.
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Interpreting Function NotationTo interpret an equation given in function notation, it is necessary to understand what both sides of f(x)=k mean. For example, consider the following equation.
f( 3) = 12
Here, f( 3) denotes that the function's input is x= 3 and that 12 is the output corresponding to this input.
f( 3) = 12 ⇓ The output offwhenx= 3 is 12.
Now, consider a different scenario. Let w(t)=200t be a function that describes the number of words Kevin reads in t minutes. The following statements are true for this function.
w(4) and w(t)=900
Here, w(4) is the number of words that Kevin reads in 4 minutes and can be found by evaluating the function for t=4. However, the input is not a particular number in the second statement. In such cases, the statement can be interpreted as a question.
w(t)=900 ⇓ For which value oft is the output equal to900?
Based on the context, the second statement asks how many minutes it takes Kevin to read 900 words. To find this value of t, the equation w(t)=900 has to be solved for t.
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Domain of a Function
The domain of a function is the set of all x-values, called inputs, for which the function is defined. As an example, consider the following functions. f(x) & = 3x [0.2cm] g(x) & = sqrt(x) [0.3em] h(x) & = 1/x Their domains can be written by analyzing the definition of each function.
| Function | Analysis | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| f(x) = 3x | Multiplying by 3 is defined for all real numbers. | All real numbers |
| g(x) = sqrt(x) | Square roots are not defined for negative numbers. | All non-negative numbers — that is, x≥ 0 |
| h(x) = 1/x | Dividing by zero is undefined. | All real numbers except 0 — that is, x≠ 0 |
The domain of a function can be determined through a variety of methods depending on how the function is represented.
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Range of a Function
The range of a function is the set of all y-values, called outputs, of the function. The range depends on both the domain and the function itself. For example, consider the following functions and their defined domains.
| Function | Domain |
|---|---|
| f(x)=2x | All integers |
| g(x)=x^2 | All real numbers |
| h(x)=4 | All real numbers |
The ranges of each function can be determined by analyzing the definition of each function along with the given domains.
| Function | Domain | Analysis | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| f(x) = 2x | All integers | The function takes any integer input and produces an output that is an even number, as each input is multiplied by 2. | All even numbers |
| g(x) = x^2 | All real numbers | The function takes any real number input and produces an output that is a non-negative number, as each input is squared. | All non-negative numbers. That is, y≥ 0 |
| h(x) = 4 | All real numbers | The function takes any real number input and sends it to 4. | Only the number 4. That is, the range is {4} |
The method used to determine the range of a function can vary depending on how that function is represented.
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Exploring Functions in Vending Machines
Kevin, feeling thirsty after the seminar, buys water from a nearby vending machine. There are six types of products sold in the vending machine: orange juice, water, chocolate, donuts, sandwiches, and pizza.
Notice that the buttons on the vending machine are labeled with the first letters of the food items. When a button is pressed, the machine will give the corresponding food.
Answer
a Relation:
Is it a function? Yes
b Domain: {C, D, O, P, S, W }
Range: {Chocolate, Donut, Orange Juice, Pizza, Sandwich, Water}
Hint
a In the context of this problem, it would be more appropriate to illustrate the relation with a mapping diagram.
Solution
a A vending machine works by associating buttons with corresponding selections. The relation between buttons and snacks can be represented with a mapping diagram. In this case the buttons are labeled O, W, C, D, S and P, which form the first column of the mapping diagram. The names of the corresponding snacks form the second column.
Now each element in the first column can be connected with an arrow to its corresponding element in the second column.
Notice that each element of the input set is paired with exactly one element of the output set, so this is one-to-one mapping. Therefore, this relation is a function. This conclusion makes sense because it is not logical that pressing a button would result in two different snacks being dispensed.
b The domain of a function consists of all the x-values or inputs, while the range consists of all the y-values or outputs.
When sorted in alphabetical order, the domain and range of the function can be written as follows. Domain: &{C,D,O,P,S,W } [0.8em] Range: & { l Chocolate,Donut,Orange Juice, Pizza,Sandwich,Water }
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Identifying Domain and Range
Maya and her students start their tour of the aquarium with a visit to the famous dolphins. The students excitedly gather around the dolphin exhibit and watch the playful animals swimming in the water.
The guide shares interesting facts about these intelligent creatures, capturing the students' attention and sparking their curiosity about the animals in the aquarium. Kevin notes this information as a set of ordered pairs. K = {(1.9,120),(2.3,138),(2.5,140),(2,138) } Here, every pair of numbers represents the length of a dolphin in meters and its weight in kilograms. For example, the pair (2,138) indicates that a dolphin is 2 meters long and weighs 138 kilograms.
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b What is the domain of K?
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Hint
a Graph the relation and use the vertical line test.
b The domain of a set of coordinate pairs is formed by all the coordinates written first, while the range is formed by all the coordinates written second. When writing sets, do not repeat elements.
Solution
a Start by graphing the ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. Then, use the vertical line test to determine if the relation represents a function.
{(1.9,120),(2.3,138),(2.5,140),(2,138) } It is stated that the first coordinates indicate the lengths of dolphins, while the second coordinates represent their weights. This means that the x-axis corresponds to length and the y-axis corresponds to weight. The points can now be plotted.
Now the vertical line test can be used to determine whether the relation represents a function. Draw a vertical line and move it horizontally across the graph.
As the vertical line moves across the graph, no two points appear on the line at the same time. This indicates that the relation K is a function.
b Given a set of coordinate pairs, the domain includes all the first coordinates and the range includes all the second coordinates.
By listing the numbers from least to greatest and including each element only once, the domain and range of K are as follows. Domain ofK &= {1.9,2,2.3,2.5} Range ofK &= {120,138,140}
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Illustration
Functions as Machines
One way to understand functions is to think of functions as machines. Inputs are like raw materials that go through the processing stage of the function. Outputs are the final product. In this applet, four preset inputs are available. The machine specifically processes numbers between -100 and 100 as materials. Try plugging in a few values and see the outcomes!
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Independent and Dependent Variables
In the context of functions, the input is often referred to as the independent variable because it can be chosen arbitrarily from the domain. Conversely, the output is called the dependent variable because its value depends on the value of the independent variable. For instance, if the price of oranges is $ 2.50 per pound, the total cost is determined by the product of the unit price and the weight in pounds. ccccc Cost & & Unit Price & & Weight [0.4em] y & = & 2.50 & * & x
As shown, the total cost of oranges depends on how many pounds of fruit are purchased. Therefore, the cost of oranges y is the dependent variable and the number of pounds purchased x is the independent variable.
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Evaluating a Function
Evaluating a function involves determining the value of the function when its independent variable is set to a specific value. This is done by substituting the given input value for the variable and evaluating the function rule. As an example, consider the value of the following function when x=4. f(x)=3x+4 To evaluate a function for a particular input, there are two steps to follow.
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Substitute the Input for x
expand_more Substitute the given input value for every instance of the independent variable in the function. In this case, 4 is substituted for x.
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Evaluate the Expression
expand_more Next, evaluate the resulting expression by performing the required operations. The simplified value will be the output for the given input value.
As shown, when the input is 4, the output of the function is 16.
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How Much Fish Can the Dolphins Eat?
The dolphin trainer claims that the dolphin in front of him eats 15 kilograms of fish per day.
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a Write and graph a function that relates the number of kilograms of fish k that the dolphin eats in d days.
b How many total kilograms of fish does the dolphin eat in 15 days?
Answer
a Function: k(d) = 15d
Graph:
b 225 kilograms
Hint
a The total amount of fish eaten by the dolphin is equal to the product of 15 and the number of days. Make a table of values to graph the function.
b Substitute the given value into the function from Part A.
Solution
a The dolphin is reported to eat 15 kilograms of fish per day, so the number of days determines how much fish the dolphin consumes. Because of this, the number of days d is the independent variable and the amount of fish the dolphin consumes k is the dependent variable.
Independent Variable: & d Dependent Variable: & k Therefore, the total amount of fish eaten by the dolphin k can be written as a function of d. It will be equal to the product of 15 and the number of days d. Equation k = 15 d This equation can also be expressed using function notation. In this case, it would be appropriate to use the notation k(d) as it shows that k is a function of d. Function Notation k(d) = 15d Next, make a table of values to help graph the function. For example, evaluate the function when d is 1, 3, 5, and 7.
| d | 15d | k |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | k=15( 1) | 15 |
| 3 | k=15( 3) | 45 |
| 5 | k=15( 5) | 75 |
| 7 | k=15( 7) | 105 |
Now plot the ordered pairs ( d, k) as points in a coordinate plane.
Finally, connect the points with a line. Note that negative numbers have no meaning in the context of the problem, so the graph will only be in the first quadrant.
b To find how many kilograms of fish the dolphin eats in 15 days, the function written in Part A can be used.
k(d)=15d Substitute d = 15 into the function and evaluate the right-hand side.
As shown, when the input is 15, the output is 225. In the context of the dolphin, this means that the dolphin eats 225 kilograms of fish in 15 days.
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Finding the Input of a Function
Given a function, it is possible to find the input that produces a certain output. This is done by substituting the given output value for the dependent variable and then solving for the independent variable. For the following function, try finding the x-value for which f(x)=21. f(x)=4x-3 To find the input that produces a certain output, there are two steps to follow.
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Substitute the Output for f(x)
expand_more Start by substituting the given output value for f(x). In this case, it means substituting 21 for f(x).
2
Solve for x
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Construction of New Pool in the Aquarium
The aquarium has an exhibit showing a planned expansion. The exhibit shows a model of a new pool. The walls of the pool will be 1 meter thick on each side. The exterior of the pool will be x+2 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 6 meters tall.
a How much concrete will be required if the pool is designed to hold 520 cubic meters of water?
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b Following the completion of the pool construction, it was filled with water for testing. Unfortunately, due to a construction error, the pool leaks 2 cubic meters of water per day. After how many days will there be 490 cubic meters of water in the pool?
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Hint
b Let d be the number of days. Write a function in terms of d that shows the amount of water in the pool.
Solution
a According to the model, the exterior walls of the pool are x+2 meters long, 10 meters wide, and 6 meters tall. Since the wall is one meter thick, the pool inside is (x+2)-2=x meters long and 10-2=8 meters wide. The top of the pool is open, so only 1 meter needs to be subtracted from its height. The water in the pool will be 6-1=5 meters deep.
The volume of a prism is the product of its dimensions, so the volume of the pool V can be written as a function of x in this case. V(x) = x * 8 * 5 ⇔ V(x) = 40x Use the fact that the pool is designed to hold 520 cubic meters of water can be used to find the value of x.
The amount of concrete needed to construct the pool can also be described as a function of x. The amount of cement needed is the difference between the volumes of the outer and inner dimensions of the pool.
Simplify the right-hand side of the function and substitute x = 13.
The construction of the pool requires 380 cubic meters of concrete.
b The pool has a capacity of 520 cubic meters of water. With a leakage rate of 2 cubic meters per day, the amount of water lost after d days can be expressed as 2d cubic meters. This means that the remaining amount of water in the pool R after d days is given by the following function.
R(d) = 520 - 2d To determine how many days it will take for the amount of water in the pool to drop to 490 cubic meters, substitute R(d) = 490 into the equation and solve for d.
This means that after 15 days, there will be 490 cubic meters of water left in the pool.
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Closure
Relations to Functions
Consider the follow graph of a relation. If a vertical line is drawn between x_1=-4 and x_2=-2, it will intersect the graph multiple times, which means that the relation fails the vertical line test and therefore cannot be classified as a function. However, it is possible to transform the relation into a function by redefining certain characteristics, such as its domain.
As can be seen by its graph, the relation y=±sqrt(x) is not a function. However, it can be transformed into a function by setting restrictions or modifying some of its characteristics. Move x_1 and x_2 to see if restricting the domain will make the relation a function.
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For a relation to be a function, each input should have only one corresponding output, but a single output can correspond to multiple inputs. In a mapping diagram, this means that the elements in the input set can only point to one element in the output set.
In the given mapping, we can see that each element in the input only has one arrow coming off of it — none of the inputs correspond to multiple outputs. This means that the relation is a function.
Let's check how many outputs each input in the given relation is paired with.
In the given mapping, we can see that even though some outputs are paired with two different inputs, none of the inputs correspond to multiple outputs. Since all of the elements in the input set point to only one element in the output set, the relation is a function.
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For a relation to be a function, each x-value can only be paired with one y-value, but one y-value can be paired with multiple x-values. In a graph, we can check if each x-value has only one y-value using the vertical line test.
No matter where we draw the vertical line, there is at most 1 intersection point. Therefore, this is a function.
Let's use the vertical line test again to determine whether the given relation is a function. If our vertical line intersects only one of the points in the relation at any given point, the graph is a function. Otherwise, it is not a function.
Notice that our vertical line intersects multiple points in the relation at x=3. The given graph fails the vertical line test, which means that it is not a function.
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Let's start by making a mapping diagram for each of the given relations to determine if they are functions. We will start with Relation R, which is a set of ordered pairs. { ( 3, 4),( 4, 5),( 1, 2),( 2, 3) } In an ordered pair, the first coordinate is the input and the second coordinate is the output. Let's write the inputs and outputs in two separate sets, then draw arrows between corresponding input-output pairs.
In this relation, every element of the output set corresponds to exactly one element of the input set. Since each input is assigned to exactly one output, relation R is a function. Let's now move on to the other relation.
| Relation S | |
|---|---|
| x | y |
| 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 5 | - 2 |
| 6 | - 1 |
In this case, the inputs are the numbers in the first column of the table and the outputs are the numbers in the second column. Let's draw our mapping diagram. Remember that in a mapping diagram, we write numbers that repeat multiple times only once.
In this relation, both the inputs 5 and 6 have two different corresponding outputs, which means that they are assigned to multiple outputs. Because of this, we know that Relation S is not a function. The answer is only R.
An alternative approach to determining if a relation is a function involves applying the vertical line test. To use this test, we start by graphing the relations on a coordinate plane.
Now we use the vertical line test to check if each x-value has only one y-value.
No matter where we move the vertical line, there is at most one intersection point between the graph and the vertical line for both relations. This means that both relations are functions.
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| Number of Shirts, n | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost, C | 15 | 19 | 22.50 | 25.50 |
The cost is a function of the number of shirts purchased.
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We want to determine the domain of the function represented in the given table. In the table, the input values are represented by the number of shirts n that we purchase. Therefore, the domain consists of these values.
We can see that the domain is the set of all unique n-values. Domain = {3,4,5,6 }
The range of a function consists of all the outputs of the domain. In this case, the second row of the table represents the output values.
The range is the set of all unique C-values. Range= {15,19,22.50,25.50 }
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To evaluate a function for x= 8, we substitute 8 for x into the function and evaluate it.
The resulting equation indicates that the value of the function f is 18 when the input is 8.
Like before, let's substitute 8 for x into the given function and evaluate the right-hand side.
We found that the value of the function g is - 40 when the input is 8.
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We want to find the input of the function that corresponds to a certain output. Let's substitute 17 for f(x) and solve for x.
For the function, the input x=10 gives us the output of 17.
To find the input that corresponds to the output of 17, we substitute 17 for f(x) and then solve for x.
For this function, the input x=- 314 gives us the output of 17.
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