Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Introduction to Functions - Exercise Set - Page 140: 22

Answer

The given relation is not a function because each element of the first coordinate (number of children) will be paired with multiple elements of the second coordinate (members of the 50-women water aerobics class).

Work Step by Step

The first set, number of children, will be paired with multiple women from the water aerobics class. $\\$This is because there are a lot of women members of the class that have 0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 children. $\\\\$Thus, the given relation is not a function.
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