Question

The whole numbers from 10-12 are paired with their factors. Explain why this pairing of numbers does not describe a function.

Answer 1

HI!!

Answer 2

for a pairing (relation) to be a function, one input has to give only one output, not more

Answer 3

thanks! i knew that it was that i just didnt know how to word it

Answer 4

since a whole number has more than one factor, if the number is the input and the output are the factors, it is not the case that one input gives only one output

Answer 5

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