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Advanced MathEasyMatching a function to a table

Advanced Math practice question

The table shows three values of a function f. x | f(x) 1 | 1 2 | 4 3 | 9 Which of the following could define f?

  1. A. f(x) = x²Correct
  2. B. f(x) = 2x
  3. C. f(x) = 3x − 2
  4. D. f(x) = x + 1

Answer: A. f(x) = x²

1² = 1, 2² = 4, 3² = 9.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. f(x) = 2x
2x gives 2, 4, 6.
C. f(x) = 3x − 2
3x − 2 gives 1, 4, 7; the last row fails.
D. f(x) = x + 1
x + 1 gives 2, 3, 4.

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