An Introduction To Functions

Question 0

Dependent variable

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Answer 0

A variable that provides the output values of a function.

Question 1

Continuous graph

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Answer 1

A graph that is unbroken.

Question 2

Discrete graph

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Answer 2

Composed of distinct, isolated points.

Question 3

Domain

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Answer 3

Numbers in another set.

Question 4

Function

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Answer 4

A relationship that pairs each input value with exactly one output value.

Question 5

Independent variable

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Answer 5

A variable that provides the input values of a function.

Question 6

Linear functions

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Answer 6

A function whose graph is a non-vertical line of part of a non-vertical line.

Question 7

Nonlinear functions

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Answer 7

A function whose graph is not a line of part of a line.

Question 8

Range

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Answer 8

The possibly values of the output, or dependent variable, of a relation or function.

Question 9

Recursive formula

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Answer 9

A recursive formula defines the terms in a sequence by relating each term to the ones before it.

Question 10

Relation

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Answer 10

Any set of ordered pairs.

Question 11

Sequence

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Answer 11

An ordered list of numbers that often forms a pattern.