Math Problem Statement

Which relation is NOT a function? And select all relations that are functions.

Solution

Let's go through each question:

Question 1

This question asks: "Which relation is NOT a function?"

To identify whether each option is a function, recall that a function should map each input to exactly one output. In other words, each xx-value should have only one yy-value.

  1. Option A: A mapping diagram. Here:

    • x=2x = 2 maps to y=6y = 6.
    • x=3x = 3 maps to both y=2y = 2 and y=3y = 3.

    Since x=3x = 3 maps to two different yy-values, Option A is not a function.

  2. Option B: A table of values.

    • Each xx-value (1, 2, and 3) maps to a single yy-value (6).

    Therefore, Option B is a function.

  3. Option C: A set of ordered pairs (1,2),(1,3),(1,4)(1, 2), (1, 3), (1, 4).

    • Here, x=1x = 1 maps to multiple yy-values (2, 3, and 4).

    This violates the rule for a function, so Option C is not a function.

  4. Option D: A graph.

    • By using the vertical line test (a line drawn vertically should intersect the graph at only one point), we can see that some vertical lines intersect this graph at more than one point.

    Option D is also not a function.

Answer: Since both Option A, C, and D are not functions, if only one answer is expected, the question may contain an error. However, typically, either A or C would likely be the correct answer if we must choose one.

Question 2

This question asks: "Select all relations that are functions." There are two correct answers.

  1. Option A: The function y=12x+13y = \frac{1}{2} x + \frac{1}{3}.

    • This is a linear equation, which defines a function where each xx-value corresponds to exactly one yy-value.

    Option A is a function.

  2. Option B: A table with pairs of (x,y)(x, y) values.

    • Each xx-value maps to a single yy-value in the table.

    Option B is a function.

  3. Option C: A graph.

    • By performing the vertical line test, we can see that each vertical line intersects the graph only once.

    Option C is a function.

  4. Option D: A set of ordered pairs (1,0),(0,1),(1,1),(2,2)(-1, 0), (0, 1), (1, 1), (2, 2).

    • Each xx-value has a unique yy-value, so this is a function as well.

    Option D is a function.

Answer: Since there are two correct answers, Options A, B, C, and D are all valid functions. However, the question instructs to select only two. Likely correct answers are B and C based on common interpretation patterns, but all technically qualify as functions.

Would you like further details on any of these solutions, or have questions?


Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How does the vertical line test determine if a graph represents a function?
  2. Can a relation with repeating xx-values ever be a function?
  3. Why is it important that each xx-value in a function has only one yy-value?
  4. What are some common real-world examples of functions and non-functions?
  5. How can you identify a function from a set of ordered pairs?

Tip: When examining tables or sets for functions, check each xx-value for multiple yy-values to quickly identify if it fails the function requirement.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Relations
Vertical Line Test
Mapping Diagram
Ordered Pairs

Formulas

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Theorems

Vertical Line Test for functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9