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FUNCTIONS

Exam Cog
THE BASICS

Function = one input → one output

f(3), f(x)=3x+1 → 3(3)+1 = 10

Couple = (x, f(x))

DOMAIN & RANGE

Domain = inputs · Range = outputs

Codomain = the bigger set

Function: every input used, once only.
SOLVING

f(x) = number → set equal, solve

f(x) = g(3) → do g(3) first

f(x) = g(x) → set rules equal

COMPOSITE

fg(x) = f(g(x)) — inner first

Order matters: fg ≠ gf

Algebraic: whole inner in brackets