User:Lizynavin/My sandbox/Maths
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Relations and Functions
Relation
A relationis defined to be any set of ordered pairs.
Representation of Relations
- Set Notation
- Mapping Diagram
- Tables
- Graph
Functions
A relation in which corresponding to every input there is only one output is called a function.
Function Notation
The symbol f(x) is read as "the value of f atx" or simply " f of x " . It doesnot mean f times x. f(x) is called the <u>function notation.
Evaluating a Function
Consider the function f(x) .To evaluate f(a)
- Replace all x`s witha in the definition of f(x)
- Simplify the expression
Example : Let f(x) = 2x -3 .Find f(-1)
Solution :f(-1) = 2(-1) -3
= -2-3
= -5
