Math Problem Statement

Determine if the function in the graph is one-to-one for various graphs.

Solution

The images you provided present several graphs where the task is to determine if the function represented by the graph is one-to-one.

  1. First Graph (first image):

    • This graph shows a curve that appears to have a horizontal tangent at some points, potentially leading to multiple x-values mapping to the same y-value (or vice versa). This suggests that the function is not one-to-one.
    • Answer: B. The function is not one-to-one.
  2. Second Graph (first image):

    • This graph shows a line that is strictly increasing. For every distinct x-value, there is a unique corresponding y-value. This suggests the function is one-to-one.
    • Answer: A. The function is one-to-one.
  3. Third Graph (first image):

    • This graph shows a straight line with a positive slope, which means that the function is increasing and hence one-to-one.
    • Answer: A. The function is one-to-one.
  4. Fourth Graph (second image):

    • This graph shows a curve that goes upwards, then levels off, and then increases again. This curve likely fails the horizontal line test, meaning a horizontal line can intersect it at more than one point, indicating that the function is not one-to-one.
    • Answer: B. The function is not one-to-one.
  5. Fifth Graph (second image):

    • This graph shows a straight line with a positive slope, indicating that the function is one-to-one.
    • Answer: A. The function is one-to-one.

If you need further explanations on the reasoning or any other clarification, feel free to ask!


Here are some related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What is the horizontal line test and how is it used to determine if a function is one-to-one?
  2. How do you recognize whether a function is strictly increasing or decreasing just by looking at its graph?
  3. What are some examples of functions that are one-to-one?
  4. How does the concept of inverse functions relate to one-to-one functions?
  5. Can a function be one-to-one if it has a horizontal tangent?

Tip: Always use the horizontal line test to check if a function is one-to-one: if any horizontal line intersects the graph more than once, the function is not one-to-one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
One-to-one Functions
Horizontal Line Test

Formulas

Horizontal Line Test: If a horizontal line intersects the graph more than once, the function is not one-to-one.

Theorems

Horizontal Line Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12