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:

  1. First set of points: (2,3),(1,2),(1,1),(2,1),(2,3),(4,5)(-2, 3), (-1, 2), (1, 1), (2, -1), (2, -3), (4, -5) 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.

  2. Second set of points: (4,4),(2,2),(1,1),(2,5),(4,3),(4,4)(-4, -4), (-2, 2), (1, 1), (2, -5), (4, -3), (4, 4) The x-coordinate 4 is repeated, with y-values -3 and 4. This also violates the definition of a function.

  3. Third set of points: (3,2),(2,2),(0,1),(1,3),(2,4),(4,1)(-3, 2), (-2, 2), (0, 1), (1, 3), (2, -4), (4, -1) All x-coordinates are unique, so this set represents a function.

  4. Fourth set of points: (4,2),(2,1),(2,1),(0,2),(0,4),(2,5)(-4, 2), (-2, 1), (-2, -1), (0, -2), (0, -4), (2, -5) 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:

  1. What happens if an x-coordinate is repeated with the same y-value?
  2. How can you graph a function based on its ordered pairs?
  3. What is the vertical line test, and how does it help in identifying functions from graphs?
  4. Can a function have more than one output for a single input in any case?
  5. 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