To determine why the original table does not represent a function, we need to check how the inputs are paired with the outputs:
Original Table:
- Input: 1, 2, 3, 2, 1
- Output: 5, 10, 15, 20, 24
Analysis:
- The input 1 corresponds to 5 (first occurrence) and also again corresponds to 5 (second occurrence). This is valid as it maps to the same output.
- The input 2 corresponds to 10 (first occurrence) and 20 (second occurrence). This is not valid because the same input (2) has two different outputs (10 and 20).
- The input 3 corresponds to 15 (valid).
- The input 1 already mentioned maps to 5 so no issues there.
Because input 2 maps to two distinct outputs (10 and 20), the table does not satisfy the function definition.
Proposed Changes:
To make this a function, we can change one of the outputs for input 2 so that it has exactly one output.
Let's change the output for the second occurrence of 2 (which is currently 20) to something else, for instance 12.
Updated Table:
- Input: 1, 2, 3, 2, 1
- Output: 5, 10, 15, 12, 24
Explanation of the Changes:
- Input 2 Output Change: Changed output from 20 to 12.
- Now, both occurrences of input 2 reliably output 10, ensuring it has exactly one output.
By making this change, we have eliminated the ambiguity in the mapping for input 2, allowing the table to now represent a function where each input corresponds to a single, unique output.
If you have any further questions or need more changes, feel free to ask!