Question

Tell whether each of the following is a function.

1. Which of the following could be a function? Select three that apply.
A {(2,5),(4, -3), (-2,1),(1,6)}
B {(1,3), (2, 1), (3,5), (1, -3)}
C {(-1, 1), (0,0), (1, 1), (-2,2)}
D {(0,0), (2,4), (2,-4), (3,9)}
E {(-2,8),(-3,-27),(-1,1),(3,27)}

Answer 1

A, C, E

Explanation:

A function cannot have an x-value that produces more than y-value. Examples would be {(2, 2), (2,3)} and {(1,0), (1,5)}.

A - This could be a function because it follows the above rule.

B - This can not be a function because it has an x-value that has two y-values.

C - This could be a function because it follows the rule.

D - This can not be a function because it has an x-value that has two y-values.

E - This could be a function because it follows the rule.