Functions Flashcards

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What is a function?

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Is a mathematical expression in terms of a variable that results in an output.

A mathematical expression relating one side to another where there is one result for a single input.

E.g. A function f in terms of x can be written as follows:
F(x)=2x+5

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What is a domain?

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The set of numbers that are valid for a function.

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What are typically used to represent a function?

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F, g, or h

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How is the output side of the function written?

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The letter representing the function followed by the variable used in the mathematical expression in parentheses.

e.g. F(x)

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What is the function input?

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The variable represented both on the output side in parentheses and in the mathematical expression.

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The domain can be explicitly _____ or assumed to be all real numbers that result in a ____ output.

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given and real number/valid

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