Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
Which single sentence most precisely defines a one-to-one function (injective)?
A graph consists of the parabola y=x2y = x^2 and the line y=2y=2. Using vertical and horizontal line tests, determine whether the parabola is a function, whether it is one-to-one, and whether its restriction x ≥ 0 is one-to-one. Provide justification.
A graph is the sideways parabola x=y2−1x = y^2 − 1 (opening to the right). Decide whether its inverse x↔yx↔y describes a function, and justify using a line test.
A function ff maps temperatures in Celsius to voltages measured by a sensor: f={(0,0.00),(25,0.50),(50,1.05),(75,1.65)}f={\(\left\[\lbrace\)(0,0.00),(25,0.50),(50,1.05),(75,1.65)\(\right\]\rbrace\)}. The inverse function f−1f^{-1} is used to convert voltage back to temperature. What problem occurs when trying to evaluate f−1(2.00)f^{-1}(2.00)?
A graph displays a continuous increasing curve that starts at (−3,0)(−3,0) and rises strictly monotonically to (3,6)(3,6). Which statements are true? Explain.
(I) Passes vertical line test
(II) Passes horizontal line test
(III) Has an inverse that is a function on the interval [0,6][0,6]