SOLUTION: Why is the set of ordered pairs not a function? (0,4),(-2,2),(0,0)

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Question 1021321: Why is the set of ordered pairs not a function? (0,4),(-2,2),(0,0)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(indepenentVariable, dependentVariable)

You want no more than one occurrence of each independent variable; otherwise, the set of points not function. Your set of points has TWO dependent values for the same independent value and this is why your set of points is not a function.

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