Math Problem Statement
Which graph shows a set of ordered pairs that represent a function?
On a coordinate plane, solid circles appear at the following points: (negative 2, 3), (negative 1, 2), (1, 1), (2, negative 1), (2, negative 3), (4, negative 5).
On a coordinate plane, solid circles appear at the following points: (negative 4, negative 4), (negative 2, 2), (1, 1), (2, negative 5), (4, negative 3), (4, 4).
On a coordinate plane, solid circles appear at the following points: (negative 3, 2), (negative 2, 2), (0, 1), (1, 3), (2, negative 4), (4, negative 1).
On a coordinate plane, solid circles appear at the following points: (negative 4, 2), (negative 2, 1), (negative 2, negative 1), (0, negative 2), (0, negative 4), (2, negative 5).
Solution
A function is defined as a relation where each input (x-coordinate) has exactly one output (y-coordinate). This means that no x-coordinate can be repeated in the set of ordered pairs.
Let's analyze the given graphs:
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First set of points: Here, the x-coordinate 2 is repeated, which means there are two different y-values for x = 2, namely -1 and -3. This violates the definition of a function.
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Second set of points: The x-coordinate 4 is repeated, with y-values -3 and 4. This also violates the definition of a function.
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Third set of points: All x-coordinates are unique, so this set represents a function.
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Fourth set of points: The x-coordinates -2 and 0 are repeated with different y-values. This violates the definition of a function.
Conclusion: The third graph shows a set of ordered pairs that represent a function.
Would you like more details on why this is the case? Or do you have any further questions?
Additional questions:
- What happens if an x-coordinate is repeated with the same y-value?
- How can you graph a function based on its ordered pairs?
- What is the vertical line test, and how does it help in identifying functions from graphs?
- Can a function have more than one output for a single input in any case?
- How do you differentiate between a function and a relation?
Tip: To check if a set of ordered pairs represents a function, make sure that no x-coordinate is repeated with a different y-coordinate.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Relations
Coordinate Geometry
Formulas
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Theorems
Definition of a function
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9