About Function Definition:

A relation is a set of ordered pairs (x, y). When each x-value in the set is linked to exactly one y-value, that relation is called a function. In a function, no x-value can correspond to more than one y-value. In other words, each input (x) is paired with a single, unique output (y).


Test Objectives
  • Demonstrate the ability to determine if a relation is a function
  • Demonstrate the ability to find the domain and range of a relation
Function Definition Practice Test:

#1:

Instructions: Determine if each relation is a function.

a) {(-6,-3),(2,4),(7,1),(8,9)}

b) {(-2,6),(3,4),(3,-1),(7,-11)}


#2:

Instructions: Determine if each relation is a function.

a) {(-1,-1),(3,7),(8,-8),(6,4)}

b) {(12,3),(6,9),(9,6),(1,4)}


#3:

Instructions: Determine if each relation is a function.

a) {(2,1),(17,6),(9,6),(-4,8)}{(2,1),(17,6),(9,6),(-4,8)}shown with a picture

b) {(5,-8),(5,6),(3,1),(7,4)}{(5,-8),(5,6),(3,1),(7,4)}shown with a picture


#4:

Instructions: Use the vertical line test to determine if each relation is a function.

a) {(-1,7),(1,1),(2,-3),(3,0),(7,5)}vertical line test with points (-1,7),(1,1),(3,0),(2,-3),(7,5)


#5:

Instructions: Use the vertical line test to determine if each relation is a function.

a) {(-3,7),(-3,2),(-1,3),(1,1),(2,3),(4,6),(6,1),(6,-2)}vertical line test with points (-3,7),(-3,2),(-1,3),(1,1),(2,3),(4,6),(6,1),(6,-2)


Written Solutions:

#1:

Solutions:

a) Function

b) Not a Function


#2:

Solutions:

a) Function

b) Function


#3:

Solutions:

a) Function

b) Not a Function


#4:

Solutions:

a) Function


#5:

Solutions:

a) Not a Function