Decide Whether or Not the Set of Ordered Pairs Defines $\{ ( - 3 , - 6 ) , ( 2 , - 8 ) , ( 6,6 ) , ( 8 , - 4 ) , ( 12 , - 1 ) \}$

question 101

Multiple Choice

Decide whether or not the set of ordered pairs defines a function.
- $\{ ( - 3 , - 6 ) , ( 2 , - 8 ) , ( 6,6 ) , ( 8 , - 4 ) , ( 12 , - 1 ) \}$

• A) No
• B) Yes

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Definitions:

Spur Gears

Cylindrical gears with teeth projecting radially and having edges parallel to the axis, used to transmit motion between parallel shafts in machinery.

Pinion

A small gear that engages with a larger gear or rack, often used to convert rotational motion to linear motion or vice versa.

Mechanical Advantage

The factor by which a mechanism multiplies the force put into it, enabling the lifting or moving of heavier loads with less effort.

Pitch Diameters

The effective diameter of a screw thread, halfway between the crests and roots, used in measuring and specifying thread sizes.