Decide whether each relation defines a
{(5, 1), (3, 2), (4, 9), (7, 8)}
Whether the given relation
Answer to Problem 1E
Solution: The given relation is a function.
Explanation of Solution
Given: The relation
A function is defined as a relation in which for each distinct value of the first component, there is exactly one value of the second component.
Consider the relation
The set of distinct values of the first component is
Each element of this set is paired with exactly one value of the second component.
This correspondence is as follows:
Therefore, the relation is a function.
Hence, the relation is a function.
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