1.4: Patterns and Functions

Question 1

function

Answer 1

relationship that assigns exactly one output value for each input value.

Question 2

function rule

Answer 2

equation that describes a functional relationship.

Question 3

dependent variable

Answer 3

variable whose value depends on that of another.

Question 4

independent variable

Answer 4

variable whose variation does not depend on that of another.

Question 5

domain

Answer 5

possible values for the input, or independent variable, of a function.

Question 6

range

Answer 6

possible values of the output, or the dependent variable of the function.