Finally, a math question I can solve! You can determine if a relation is a function if you first understand what a relation is: A collection of ordered pairs.
Example: (4,2),(2,2),(12,0), (9,1) etc. Ordered pairs consist of input (x) values and output (y) values. In the example (4,2), four would be the x or input value. 2 would be the y or output value.
Once you understand that, all you need to do is look at YOUR specific relation. Look at all the x values in your relation. Are there two of the same input values? If this is the case, your relation is NOT a function. That's how easy it is :)
5.5 miles over 2 hours--> 5.5/2= 2.75 miles per hour was his average walking speed. 5.5 miles over 2.5 hours --> 5.5/2.5= 2.2 miles per hour on the return trip meaning that his average speed was (2.75-2.2= 0.55) 0.55 miles per hour lower on the return trip
