Math Problem Statement
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 -value has a unique -value.
- Relation 1: Each -value has a unique -value.
- Relation 2: Each -value has a unique -value.
- Relation 3: Each -value has a unique -value.
- Relation 4: Each -value has a unique -value.
Answer: All tables represent functions.
B. Which table(s) represent a linear relationship?
To determine if a relation is linear, the change in values should be consistent as increases by a fixed amount.
- Relation 1: The differences between consecutive -values (3, 5, 7, 9, 11) are consistent, indicating a linear relationship.
- Relation 2: The differences between -values (31, 28, 25, 22, 19) are consistent as well, indicating a linear relationship.
- Relation 3: The differences between -values (3, 3, 3, 3) are consistent, indicating a linear relationship.
- Relation 4: The differences between -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 values decrease as values increase.
- Relation 1: -values are increasing.
- Relation 2: -values are decreasing.
- Relation 3: -values are constant.
- Relation 4: -values are increasing.
Answer: Only Relation 2 shows a decreasing relationship.
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Here are some follow-up questions that expand on this topic:
- What are the characteristics of a nonlinear relationship in a table format?
- How can we determine if a function is increasing or decreasing just by looking at a graph?
- Can a function have a mix of increasing and decreasing intervals? Give an example.
- How would we identify if a table represents an exponential relationship?
- 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 -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