Q. Look at this set of ordered pairs:(20,12)(0,19)(12,8)(2,4)Is this relation a function?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Define Function: Define what a function is in terms of ordered pairs.A relation is a function if each input (first component of the ordered pairs) is associated with exactly one output (second component of the ordered pairs). This means that in a function, no input value can map to more than one output value.
Check Duplicates: Examine the set of ordered pairs for duplicate input values.The given set of ordered pairs is:(20,12)(0,19)(12,8)(2,4)We need to check if any input value (the first number in each pair) is repeated with a different output value (the second number in each pair).
Unique Mapping: Check for unique input-output mapping.Looking at the ordered pairs, we see that the input values are 20, 0, 12, and 2. None of these input values are repeated, which means each input is associated with exactly one output.
Conclude Function: Conclude whether the relation is a function based on the previous steps.Since there are no repeated input values with different output values, the relation given by the set of ordered pairs is a function.