Thread: is f: x → |x| a function of x?

"Determine whether or not the mapping of f: x → |x| is a function of x and explain your answer."

Hey, this is a question on a calculus worksheet I've been given that I've never seen before in the book and I'm not entirely sure of how to answer this. If someone could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

How did you define a function in your class notes? Does answer that definition?

Originally Posted by Defunkt

How did you define a function in your class notes? Does answer that definition?

My problem is I don't really understand the notation..

I know that an input value of a function cannot have two different output values..

Is this notation telling me that there are two different outputs for a single input?

This notation is the same as:



if this helps.

You should know the shape of the graph of y = |x|

Originally Posted by Savior_Self

"Determine whether or not the mapping of f: x → |x| is a function of x and explain your answer."

Originally Posted by Defunkt

How did you define a function in your class notes? Does answer that definition?

Just so you're aware, the difference in arrows is important. Defunkt's arrow is correct, but your arrow means something else. (And I realize it can be hard to type in.)

Your arrow specifies domain and range. So, a complete definition of f could look like this: