Math Problem Statement

Which relation is not a function? Question 4 options:

{(–13, –10), (–15, –12), (–11, –8), (–16, 4)}

{(8, 17), (5, 5), (8, –3), (4, –1)}

{(–14, –2), (–10, 6), (–1, 3), (10, 6)}

{(0, –2), (–4, 6), (4, 15), (12, 6)}

Solution

A relation is a function if each input (the first element in each pair) is associated with exactly one output (the second element in each pair). To determine which relation is not a function, we check if any input is associated with more than one output.

Let's examine each relation:

  1. {(–13, –10), (–15, –12), (–11, –8), (–16, 4)}

    • Inputs: –13, –15, –11, –16
    • Each input is unique, so this relation is a function.
  2. {(8, 17), (5, 5), (8, –3), (4, –1)}

    • Inputs: 8, 5, 8, 4
    • The input 8 is associated with both 17 and –3, so this relation is not a function.
  3. {(–14, –2), (–10, 6), (–1, 3), (10, 6)}

    • Inputs: –14, –10, –1, 10
    • Each input is unique, so this relation is a function.
  4. {(0, –2), (–4, 6), (4, 15), (12, 6)}

    • Inputs: 0, –4, 4, 12
    • Each input is unique, so this relation is a function.

Conclusion:

The second relation {(8, 17), (5, 5), (8, –3), (4, –1)} is not a function because the input 8 is mapped to two different outputs, 17 and –3.

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Related Questions:

  1. What makes a relation a function in general terms?
  2. Can a function have the same output for different inputs?
  3. How would you graphically determine if a relation is a function?
  4. What are real-life examples of functions and non-functions?
  5. How does the vertical line test help in identifying functions?

Tip: When analyzing a relation, always check if any input has more than one corresponding output to determine if it is a function.