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What is the definition of a relation?

ordered pairs where each x-value is paired with only one y-value

a set of data with a defined rule

an association between two sets of data

the rules applied to a number

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
A relation can be defined as **an association between two sets of data**. More specifically, in the context of mathematics, a relation often refers to a set of ordered pairs, where each pair typically consists of an x-value (input) and a corresponding y-value (output). The definition provided in your options, "ordered pairs where each x-value is paired with only one y-value," specifically describes a function, which is a type of relation. However, the broader definition of a relation encompasses any association between sets of data.

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