Terminology (Junior Cert Mathematics): Flashcards

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Function in algebra

Rule that changes input number into output number

Function machine

Takes a number, applies rules, gives new number

Function notation

Shorter way to write function rules, giving it a name

What f(x)f(x) represents

The name of the function

What xx represents in f(x)f(x)

The input

What does 5x+35x + 3 represent in f(x)=5x+3f(x) = 5x + 3

The rule that tells you what to do with the input

Domain of a function

All possible values you can put into the function (inputs)

Codomain of a function

All possible output values a function could produce

Range of a function

Set of all actual outputs from the function

Another name for range

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Relationship: range and codomain

Range is always a subset of the codomain

Key tip for function machines

Follow the steps in the right order

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