Math Problem Statement

The graph represents a relation where x represents the independent variable and y represents the dependent variable.

a coordinate plane with points at negative 5 comma 1, negative 3 comma 0, 0 comma negative 3, 2 comma 3, 5 comma negative 1, and 5 comma 1

Is the relation a function? Explain.

No, because for each output there is not exactly one input No, because for each input there is not exactly one output Yes, because for each output there is exactly one input Yes, because for each input there is exactly one output

Solution

To determine if the given relation is a function, we need to verify if each input xx corresponds to exactly one output yy. This means that for each unique xx-coordinate, there should be exactly one yy-coordinate.

Let's examine the points provided:

  1. (5,1)(-5, 1)
  2. (3,0)(-3, 0)
  3. (0,3)(0, -3)
  4. (2,3)(2, 3)
  5. (5,1)(5, -1)
  6. (5,1)(5, 1)

Notice that the xx-coordinate 5 has two different yy-coordinates: 1-1 and 11. This indicates that for the input x=5x = 5, there are two different outputs, 1-1 and 11.

Therefore, the relation is not a function because there is at least one input that corresponds to more than one output.

The correct explanation is: No, because for each input there is not exactly one output.

Do you want details or have any questions?

Here are 5 more questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you determine the domain and range of a function?
  2. What is the vertical line test, and how does it help identify functions?
  3. Can a function have two different inputs with the same output?
  4. What are the characteristics of a one-to-one function?
  5. How do you find the inverse of a function, and when does it exist?

Tip: Always remember that in a function, each input must map to exactly one output. This is the key property that distinguishes functions from general relations.