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Understanding One-to-One Functions

A function is defined as a relation where each input corresponds to exactly one output. For a function to be One-to-One, it must pass both the vertical and horizontal line tests, ensuring that no two different inputs produce the same output. If a function fails the horizontal line test, it is not One-to-One, even if it passes the vertical line test.

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Understanding One-to-One Functions

A function is defined as a relation where each input corresponds to exactly one output. For a function to be One-to-One, it must pass both the vertical and horizontal line tests, ensuring that no two different inputs produce the same output. If a function fails the horizontal line test, it is not One-to-One, even if it passes the vertical line test.

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Notes on One-to-One Functions

1. Function Concept:
A function is a relation where each input (x) in the domain corresponds to exactly one output (f(x))
in the co-domain.

2. Case 1: One x → More Than One f(x)


Fails the vertical line test — Not a Function.

3. Case 2: Many x → One f(x)


Passes the vertical line test, but fails the horizontal line test — Function but not One-to-One.
4. Case 3: One x → One f(x)
Passes both tests — Function and One-to-One.

Definition: A function f is said to be One-to-One if for all x■ ≠ x■, f(x■) ≠ f(x■).


Or equivalently, if f(x■) = f(x■), then x■ = x■.

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