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What is function notation?

   What is function notation?

Algebra for College Students

Algebra for College Students

Mark Dugopolski 5th Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 6

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04/28/2020

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A function is a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs with the property that each input is related to exactly one output. Show more…

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Function Notation

Function notation is a standardized way of expressing functions in mathematics using symbols such as f, g, or h along with a variable in parentheses, typically written as f(x). This format succinctly indicates that the function f operates on the input x, yielding an output based on a defined rule or formula.

Functions

A function is a fundamental mathematical concept that represents a relationship between a set of inputs and a set of outputs where each input is associated with exactly one output. The use of function notation in expressing functions helps in clearly defining and working with these input-output relationships in various mathematical analyses.

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