Math Problem Statement

is it function one to one?

Is it function one to one?

Solution

To determine if the graph represents a one-to-one function, we need to verify the Horizontal Line Test: if any horizontal line crosses the graph at more than one point, the function is not one-to-one.

Analysis:

From the image:

  • The graph crosses some horizontal lines (e.g., y=1y = 1, y=2y = 2) more than once.
  • This implies the function fails the Horizontal Line Test.

Conclusion:

The function shown in the graph is not one-to-one.

Would you like further clarification or a detailed explanation of the Horizontal Line Test?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the Vertical Line Test, and how does it differ from the Horizontal Line Test?
  2. Can a non-one-to-one function be modified to make it one-to-one?
  3. What are examples of functions that always pass the Horizontal Line Test?
  4. How can the concept of inverse functions relate to one-to-one functions?
  5. What are some practical applications of one-to-one functions in real-world scenarios?

Tip:

For any function f(x)f(x), a one-to-one function must satisfy f(a)f(b)f(a) \neq f(b) for all aba \neq b.

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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 9-12