To Analyze: Given table represents a function or not
Answer to Problem 21HP
Both are not correct. Given table represents a function because each input has only one output.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Sonya and Melisa explained reason why the table is not a function. Table is attached below.
x | y |
4 | 1 |
3 | 3 |
1 | 5 |
2 | 5 |
Reason: A relation is a function when each input has only one output. In the given table, each input x has only one output. The inputs x are unique in the given table. The output y can have same y value because input can have same output.
There is no repetition in the input. So, the given relation is a function.
Both Sonya and Melisa are not correct.
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