Math Problem Statement
A function is one-to-one if there exists two values of x that are not the same, and mapped to two values of y that are also not the same.
Solution
The definition you've provided for a one-to-one function (also called an injective function) needs a slight adjustment for clarity. Here's the correct version:
A function is one-to-one (or injective) if different values of map to different values of . More formally:
If , then it must be the case that .
Alternatively, this means that if , then . In simpler terms, no two distinct inputs can have the same output for a function to be one-to-one.
Would you like further examples or explanations?
Here are 5 questions that expand on this information:
- How do you test if a function is one-to-one using its graph?
- Can a function be one-to-one but not onto (surjective)?
- What is an example of a real-world application of injective functions?
- How does the horizontal line test determine if a function is one-to-one?
- Can an inverse function exist if the original function is not one-to-one?
Tip: If you can find two different inputs that give the same output, the function is not one-to-one.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Injective Functions (One-to-One)
Set Theory
Formulas
If f(x1) = f(x2), then x1 = x2
Theorems
Definition of Injective Functions
Horizontal Line Test
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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