GM Notes
GM Notes
GM Notes
I. Function:
Also known as mapping, a function is relation/pair between 2 numbers, where each first
element (x) is paired to a second element(y). The first element doesn’t repeat, but the second
can be repeated numerous times.
Ordered Pair- A composition between the variables x & y, that have two values fixed
between within a parenthesis (x, y); can be arranged in fractions, integers etc. Where x
is not repeated.
Functions in Graphs:
If we were to express functions in graphs, we would apply the Vertical Line Test on the graphs tosee
whether it is a function or not.
The Vertical Line Test – Draw vertical l ines anywhere on the plane to intersect the graph. If any
vertical line intersected the graph more than once time , then the relation isn’t function.
Function as a correspondence:
Consider two sets A and B where correspondence is defined.
a) 1 to 1 correspondence (F).
Many to Many
Many to 1
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Function Notation:
Y=f(x)
A function f is one to one if and only if f(x) = f(y) means that x=y for all x & y in the domain of the
function.
The Horizontal Line Test can be used to determine the one-to-oneness of a particular function. This can
be done by drawing the graph of a function. If each of the horizontal lines intersects the graph at most
once then the graph is a one-to-one function, otherwise it is not one-to-one.
A function f is onto if and only if for every value y in the range of f, there exist an x in the domain of f so
that f(x)=y. This means that the codomain of the function is equal to its range.
3. Bijective Function
A bijective function f(x) is invertible, that is, its inverse function exist
Operations of Functions:
1. Their sum denoted by f+g, is the function defined by (𝑓 + 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) + 𝑔(𝑥).
2. Their difference, denoted by f-g, is the function defined by (𝑓 − 𝑔)(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) − 𝑔(𝑥) .
4. Their quotient, denoted by f/g , is the function defined by(f/g) (x)= (f(x)/g(x)) where g(x) is not 0
Examples-
Function Evaluation
We can evaluate the value of a function, f(x) based on a given value of the independent variable,
say x. We just need to substitute the value of x in the equation of f(x).
Example: Let 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥2 + 3𝑥 − 1. Find each function value.
a. f(0) b. f(1) c. f(h)
a. f(-2(0)2 +3(0)-1= 0
b. f(-2(1)2+3(1)-1=0
c. f(-2(h)2+3(h)-1= -2h2 +3h-1