Math Problem Statement

Looking at the 4 tables, determine which ones do not represent a function, which ones represent a linear relationship, and which show a decreasing relationship.

Solution

To analyze each relation, let’s go through the tables in the image and answer each question:

A. Which table(s) do not represent a function?

A relation is a function if every xx-value has a unique yy-value.

  1. Relation 1: Each xx-value has a unique yy-value.
  2. Relation 2: Each xx-value has a unique yy-value.
  3. Relation 3: Each xx-value has a unique yy-value.
  4. Relation 4: Each xx-value has a unique yy-value.

Answer: All tables represent functions.

B. Which table(s) represent a linear relationship?

To determine if a relation is linear, the change in yy values should be consistent as xx increases by a fixed amount.

  1. Relation 1: The differences between consecutive yy-values (3, 5, 7, 9, 11) are consistent, indicating a linear relationship.
  2. Relation 2: The differences between yy-values (31, 28, 25, 22, 19) are consistent as well, indicating a linear relationship.
  3. Relation 3: The differences between yy-values (3, 3, 3, 3) are consistent, indicating a linear relationship.
  4. Relation 4: The differences between yy-values (10, 20, 30, 40, 50) are also consistent, indicating a linear relationship.

Answer: All tables (Relations 1, 2, 3, and 4) represent linear relationships.

C. Which table(s) show a decreasing relationship?

A relationship is decreasing if yy values decrease as xx values increase.

  1. Relation 1: yy-values are increasing.
  2. Relation 2: yy-values are decreasing.
  3. Relation 3: yy-values are constant.
  4. Relation 4: yy-values are increasing.

Answer: Only Relation 2 shows a decreasing relationship.


If you need further details or have any questions, feel free to ask!

Here are some follow-up questions that expand on this topic:

  1. What are the characteristics of a nonlinear relationship in a table format?
  2. How can we determine if a function is increasing or decreasing just by looking at a graph?
  3. Can a function have a mix of increasing and decreasing intervals? Give an example.
  4. How would we identify if a table represents an exponential relationship?
  5. What are the implications of having a constant function in real-world scenarios?

Tip: When analyzing tables for linear relationships, check if the difference between consecutive yy-values is constant, as this indicates a linear pattern.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Linear Relationships
Decreasing Functions
Data Tables

Formulas

Linear relationship: change in y over change in x is constant

Theorems

Definition of Function
Definition of Linear Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10