Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Section 4.2 One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions - 4.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 291: 16

Answer

The function is a one-to-one function.

Work Step by Step

In order for a function to be one-to-one: For each value of $x$, there must be a unique $y$ value paired with it and every element of the domain (D) must be paired with a unique element of the range (R). We are given: $\{(-2,5),(-1,3),(3,7),(4,12)\}$ Notice that we do not have two different $x$ values that give the same $y$ values. Therefore, the function is a one-to-one function.
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