Decide Whether the Relation Is a Function $$\{ ( - 8 , - 9 ) , ( - 8 , - 8 ) , ( - 1 , - 9 ) , ( 5 , - 7 ) , ( 10 , - 6 ) \}$$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Decide whether the relation is a function.
- $$\{ ( - 8 , - 9 ) , ( - 8 , - 8 ) , ( - 1 , - 9 ) , ( 5 , - 7 ) , ( 10 , - 6 ) \}$$

• A) function
• B) not a function

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