Question

Does this table represent a function? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer: D. Yes , because every x -value corresponds to exactly one y-value.

Step-by-step explanation:

• A function is a special kind of relationship between two variables x and y where x represents input value and y represents output value such that each input has a one unique output.

In the given table , the first column represents Hours of training (input value (say x)) and second column represents Monthly pay (output value (say y)).

We can see that each input appears once .

Thus, the output value corresponds every input value is unique.

Hence, the table represents a function.

Answer 2

In order to be a function, every x-value must correspond to only one y-value.

Answer: D