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Introduction to Functions Overview

All functions are relations but not all relations are functions. A function assigns a unique output to each input, while a relation can have multiple outputs for a single input. To determine if a relationship represents a function or relation, the vertical line test can be used - a function will only intersect a vertical line once, while a relation can intersect multiple times. Functions can be used to model real-world situations using their domain, range, and a polynomial or piecewise definition.

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Introduction to Functions Overview

All functions are relations but not all relations are functions. A function assigns a unique output to each input, while a relation can have multiple outputs for a single input. To determine if a relationship represents a function or relation, the vertical line test can be used - a function will only intersect a vertical line once, while a relation can intersect multiple times. Functions can be used to model real-world situations using their domain, range, and a polynomial or piecewise definition.

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Introduction to Functions

All Functions are Relations but not all Relations are Functions

FUNCTION VS RELATION

Function: X should not be repeated, but Y can be repeated


Relation: Both c and y can be repeated

Function: What matters is that the first element (x) is unique


Relation: Both elements (X,Y) can be repeated

Introduction to Functions 1
USE VERTICAL LINE TEST
Function: Only has one point of intersection

Relation: Has two or more points of intersection

If the exponent of y is greater than one then it is a relation


SUMMARY OF RELATION VS FUNCTION

FUNCTIONS AS REPRESENTATIONS OF REAL LIFE SITUATIONS


Domain Input —
Function Process } POLYNOMIAL

Range Output —

Introduction to Functions 2
EXAMPLES:

C(t) = 230(5) - 150


t=5

C(5) = 230(5) - 150


C(5) = 1150 - 150

C(5) = 1000

Introduction to Functions 3
PIECE WISE FUNCTION: Function defined by sub-functions applying to a certain
interval of domain

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Introduction to Functions 5

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