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Understanding Mathematical Functions

This document defines and compares functions and relations in mathematics. It states that a function is a relation where each input has exactly one output, while a relation can have multiple outputs per input. It provides examples of different types of functions like one-to-one and many-to-one functions. The vertical line test is introduced as a way to determine if a relation is a function based on its graph. Piecewise functions and representing functions as machines are also briefly discussed.

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Understanding Mathematical Functions

This document defines and compares functions and relations in mathematics. It states that a function is a relation where each input has exactly one output, while a relation can have multiple outputs per input. It provides examples of different types of functions like one-to-one and many-to-one functions. The vertical line test is introduced as a way to determine if a relation is a function based on its graph. Piecewise functions and representing functions as machines are also briefly discussed.

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FUNCTION Set

 Function is said to be the central idea in  A set is a well-defined collection of


the study of mathematics. In very objects. Georg Cantor, the founder of set
situation, there is always a mathematical theory.
function in which one quantity  A set is a gathering together into a whole
corresponds to another quantity of definite, distinct objects of our
according to some definite rule. perception and of our thought- which are
 A function from x into y is a rule or a called elements of the set.
correspondence that associates with each
Classification of functions
element of x a unique element of y.
 In the definition of function, set X is called  One to one function
the domain of the function; that is, for  Many to one function
every element x in set X, there exists a
corresponding element y in set Y called VERTICAL LINE TEST You can use the graph of a
the value or image of the function x. This relation to determine whether it
set of values or images of the elements in is a function by applying the vertical line test.
the domain is called the range.
Note: The parentheses in f(x) do not indicate
 FUNCTIONS A function is a relation for
multiplication. The symbol f(x) does not mean “f
which each input has exactly one output.
times x.”
If any input of a relation has more than
one output, the relation is not a function.

RELATION

 A relation is a correspondence between


two variables, x and y, which can be
written as set of ordered pairs (x, y).
 A relation is a mapping, or pairing, of
input values with output values. The set
of input values is the domain, and the set
of output values is the range.
Note: REPRESENT FUNCTIONS Letters other
Piecewise Function than f, such as g or h, can also
name functions.
 is a function that is defined on a sequence
of intervals.

The function as a machine…

 We will try to represent mathematical


relations as machines with an input and
an output, and that the output is related
to the input by some rule.

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