Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Introduction to Relations and Functions - 2.5 Exercises - Page 193: 2

Answer

A(n) $\underline{\text{ function }}$ is a relation in which, for each distinct value of the first component of the $\underline{\text{ ordered pairs }},$ there is exactly one value of the second component.

Work Step by Step

A function is a relation where the set of first components of the ordered pairs is unique.
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