Math Problem Statement

For each relation, decide whether or not it is a function.

Solution

Let’s analyze each relation to determine if it is a function. A relation is a function if each input (domain value) maps to exactly one output (range value). If an input has multiple outputs, the relation is not a function.


Relation 1

DomainRange
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ku
ws
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  • Each domain value appears only once and maps to a unique range value.
  • Conclusion: This is a function.

Relation 2

DomainRange
-1desk
-5sun
7desk
3sun
8pencil
  • Each domain value appears only once and maps to a unique range value.
  • No repeated domain values with different outputs.
  • Conclusion: This is a function.

Relation 3

{(5, -4), (5, 4), (4, 5), (4, 6)}

  • Here, the domain values are repeated:
    • 5 maps to both -4 and 4.
    • 4 maps to both 5 and 6.
  • A single input (5 and 4) has multiple outputs, which violates the definition of a function.
  • Conclusion: This is not a function.

Relation 4

{(y, 0), (a, 6), (d, -3), (d, 6)}

  • The domain value d appears twice with different outputs (-3 and 6).
  • This means one input maps to multiple outputs, so it is not a function.
  • Conclusion: This is not a function.

Final Answers:

  1. Relation 1: Function
  2. Relation 2: Function
  3. Relation 3: Not a function
  4. Relation 4: Not a function

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Related Questions

  1. What is the formal definition of a function in mathematics?
  2. How can you use the vertical line test to check for functions graphically?
  3. What is the difference between a relation and a function?
  4. Can a function have the same output for different inputs?
  5. How do you represent functions as equations or tables?

Tip: If a domain value repeats, always check whether it maps to different outputs. If it does, the relation is not a function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Relations
Domain and Range
Function Definition

Formulas

A relation is a function if each input has exactly one output.

Theorems

Definition of a function: A function is a relation where each domain value maps to exactly one range value.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10