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Characteristics of a Function

Relation vs. Function Relation: any kind of associations between two variables (x and y). Relations can be listed explicitly or written as an equation implicitly. E.g.

Function: a special relation in which every x value can only generates one y value. Not all relations are functions. Ex1. Which of the following relations is a function? Relation A Number of Days in Month, x Minimum Daily Temperature (C), y 0 0 2 2 2 -2 4 -4 4 4

Relation B Number of Days in Month, x Minimum Daily Temperature (C), y 0 0 2 2 4 4 6 6 7 7

Domain and Range Domain: Range: Domain and Range can be written in set notation. Write the domain and range for Ex1.

HW: textbook page 13, #1, 2, 4cd, 5-8

Ex2. For the following relations, state the domain and range. Explain whether they are functions or not: Set P = {(1, 4), (2, 4), (3, 3), (4, 2)} Set Q = {(1, 5), (1, 4), (2, 3), (3, 2)}

Vertical Line Test Vertical Line Test is another way to determine whether a relation is a function. The relation is not a function if at least one vertical line drawn through the graph of the relation passes through two or more points. Ex3. State the domain and range of the following relations. Use vertical line test to determine whether they are functions or not:

HW: textbook page 13, #1, 2, 4cd, 5-8