the x values of the ordered (input)

The y value of the ordered pair (output)

links the elements of the domain with the elements of range

each domain value has only one range value

Vertical line used to determine whether the graph is a function. If each vertical line only hits one point on the graph it is a function.

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Functions

Defining What Functions Are

Term	Definition
relation	set of ordered pairs
domain	the x values of the ordered (input)
range	The y value of the ordered pair (output)
mapping diagram	links the elements of the domain with the elements of range
function	each domain value has only one range value
vertical line test	Vertical line used to determine whether the graph is a function. If each vertical line only hits one point on the graph it is a function.
function notation	f(x) reads as "f of x"