Math Problem Statement
For each function graphed below, state whether it is one-to-one.
Solution
To determine whether each graph represents a one-to-one function, we apply the horizontal line test. If any horizontal line drawn across the graph intersects the function more than once, then the function is not one-to-one. Let's analyze each graph:
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Graph 1:
- This graph shows a set of points, which suggests a relation but not necessarily a function.
- Since multiple points share the same y-values, it is not one-to-one.
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Graph 2:
- This is a sinusoidal curve, which fails the horizontal line test (horizontal lines will intersect the graph more than once).
- Therefore, it is not one-to-one.
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Graph 3:
- This graph is a straight line with a positive slope, and no horizontal line intersects it more than once.
- This is a one-to-one function.
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Graph 4:
- This graph consists of distinct points, but because the same y-value is repeated for different x-values, it fails the horizontal line test.
- It is not one-to-one.
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Graph 5:
- This is a parabola opening upward, which clearly fails the horizontal line test because horizontal lines will intersect it twice.
- Thus, it is not one-to-one.
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Graph 6:
- This graph contains scattered points, with different x-values sharing the same y-values. It does not pass the horizontal line test.
- Therefore, it is not one-to-one.
In summary, the only one-to-one function is Graph 3.
Would you like further clarification on the horizontal line test or any other details?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- What makes a function one-to-one?
- How can you algebraically verify if a function is one-to-one?
- What is the difference between one-to-one functions and onto functions?
- Can a parabolic graph ever be one-to-one?
- How do inverse functions relate to one-to-one functions?
Tip: Always use the horizontal line test to quickly determine if a function is one-to-one visually!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
One-to-One Function
Horizontal Line Test
Formulas
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Theorems
Horizontal Line Test
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11