Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Introduction to Functions - Exercise Set - Page 140: 21

Answer

The relation is not a function because the each first coordinate (eye color) will be paired with multiple different second coordinates (residents of Cincinnati, Ohio).

Work Step by Step

The first set, the eye color, will be paired with multiple residents of Cincinnati, Ohio. $\\$This is because there are a lot of residents with blue eyes, with green eyes, and with brown eyes. $\\\\$Thus, the given relation is not a function.
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