Math Problem Statement
give only 1 mostly logically correct answer for the quiz "Consider the given relations: f(x)={x2,3x,0≤x≤33≤x≤10
g(x)={x2,3x,0≤x≤22≤x≤10
Which of the following statements is true?
- Both f(x) and g(x) are functions.
- Only f(x) is a function.
- Only g(x) is a function.
- Neither f(x) nor g(x) are functions."
Solution
The correct answer is:
1. Both f(x) and g(x) are functions.
Explanation:
- For a relation to be a function, each input (x) must correspond to exactly one output (y).
- For both f(x) and g(x), the rule is that for each value of , there is a single corresponding value of , as long as the intervals are properly defined for each piece of the function.
- For , it's split into for and for , which does not cause ambiguity.
- Similarly, for , is defined for and for , also without ambiguity.
Thus, both are functions.
Would you like more details or further clarifications on this?
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- How do you determine if a piecewise function is a valid function?
- What are the differences between a function and a relation?
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- Can a function have multiple expressions for different intervals of ?
- What is the domain of a piecewise function?
Tip: When checking if a relation is a function, make sure no -value maps to more than one -value!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Piecewise Functions
Relations
Formulas
f(x) = x^2 or 3x
g(x) = x^2 or 3x
Theorems
A relation is a function if every input (x) corresponds to exactly one output (y)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12