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6. The following set of ordered pairs represents y as a function of x. 37 {(9,8).(-2, -14),(6,2).(-3,-16).(-) Which of the following could be the missing ordered pair?

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Answer:

H(-9,8).

Step-by-step explanation:

In a function, an x-value cannot have more than one y-value.

In the ordered pairs, there are already x-values of 9, -3 and 6.

Thus, options F, G, and J cannot form an ordered pair in the function.

The correct choice is H(-9,8).

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