Functions and Relations in Mathematics

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Which of the following statements accurately defines a function?

A function pairs each domain element with multiple range elements.

A function does not have a defined domain or range.

A function pairs each domain element with exactly one range element. (correct)

A function is a set of unordered pairs.

What is the primary purpose of determining the domain of a function?

To establish the largest subset of real numbers where the equation is defined. (correct)

To identify the values of the dependent variable.

To convert the function into its standard form.

To find the maximum value of the function.

Which notation represents the function where $x = 3$?

The function cannot include the value 3.

f(3) equals the corresponding y value for x=3. (correct)

f(3) is undefined.

f(x) must equal 3.

In the context of functions, what do the terms 'independent variable' and 'dependent variable' refer to?

The independent variable provides input and the dependent variable gives output. Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation $f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 2$ imply when substituting $x = -1$?

The function value at x = -1 is 8. Signup and view all the answers

How is the range of a function determined once the domain is known?

By calculating the value of the function for each domain input. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between ordered pairs in a relation?

Ordered pairs can have repeated first components but different second components. Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes a rectangular coordinate system?

It provides a graphical representation of the relationship between two variables. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred when a function is defined with two independent variables x and y?

Each pair of values of x and y corresponds to a unique value of z. Signup and view all the answers

If f(x, y) = x³ + xy² − 2x, what is the value of f(2, 3)?

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Which description accurately defines a function based on its graph?

The graph depicts a one-to-one relationship where each x corresponds to one y. Signup and view all the answers

What does symmetry with respect to the y-axis imply for a graph?

For each x value, f(x) = f(-x). Signup and view all the answers

What effect does adding a positive constant b to each y-value in a function have?

It creates a vertical shift of the graph upwards. Signup and view all the answers

How does the graph of y = (x + 1)² compare to y = x²?

It is shifted 1 unit to the left. Signup and view all the answers

In a symmetric graph with respect to the x-axis, what is the key characteristic?

Each y corresponds to both y and -y values on the same x. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the function notation z = f(x, y) is true?

It shows that z has a unique value for every pair of x and y. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Relations

A relation is a set of ordered pairs.
The domain of a relation is the set of all first elements in the ordered pairs.
The range of a relation is the set of all second elements in the ordered pairs.

Functions

A function is a relation where each element of the domain is paired with exactly one element in the range.
Functions can be represented by equations, rules, or tables.
When the domain is not explicitly stated, it is determined by finding the largest set of real numbers for which the equation is defined.
The range is determined by finding the value of the equation for each value in the domain.
The independent variable is associated with the domain, and the dependent variable is associated with the range.

Function Notation

The notation y = f(x) means "y equals f of x," indicating that y is a function of x.
f(a) represents the value of y (the dependent variable) when x = a.

Rectangular Coordinate System

A rectangular coordinate system uses two perpendicular lines (X'X and Y'Y) intersecting at a point O.
The horizontal line is called the x-axis, and the vertical line is called the y-axis.
Any point in this system can be represented by an ordered pair (x, y), where x is the horizontal coordinate (abscissa) and y is the vertical coordinate (ordinate).

Function of Two Variables

z is a function of two variables, x and y, if there exists a relation where each pair of values of x and y corresponds to a value of z.
x and y are independent variables, and z is the dependent variable.
The notation z = f(x,y) means "z equals f of x and y."
f(a,b) represents the value of z when x = a and y = b.

Graphs of Functions

The graph of a function y = f(x) is the set of all points (x, y) that satisfy the equation.
A graph represents a function if for any value of x, there's only one corresponding value of y.

Graphs of NOT Functions

Graphs that don't represent a function have multiple y-values associated with a single x-value.

Symmetry

A graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis if the left half is a mirror image of the right half. This occurs when f(x) = f(-x).
A graph is symmetric with respect to the x-axis if the bottom half is a mirror image of the top half.

Shifts

The graph of y = f(x) is shifted upward by adding a positive constant to each y-value.
The graph of y = f(x) is shifted downward by adding a negative constant to each y-value.
The graph of y = f(x) + b differs from the graph of y = f(x) by a vertical shift of |b| units.
The shift is up if b > 0, and the shift is down if b < 0.
The graph of y = (x + a)² is shifted a units to the left compared to the graph of y = x².
The graph of y = (x - a)² is shifted a units to the right compared to the graph of y = x².

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This quiz covers fundamental concepts of relations and functions in mathematics. It explores definitions, domain, range, and function notation, providing a solid foundation for understanding these key topics. Test your knowledge and improve your grasp of these essential mathematical principles.