Does this table of values represent a function? Why or why not?
Responses
yes, because each input has exactly one output
yes, because each input has exactly one output
no, because each input does not have exactly one output
no, because each input does not have exactly one output
no, because it doesn't follow a pattern
no, because it doesn't follow a pattern
yes, because it follows a pattern
From the options provided, the answer would be:
no, because each input does not have exactly one output
For a table of values to represent a function, each input must have exactly one output. If there are repeated inputs with different outputs or if one input has multiple outputs, then it does not represent a function.