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  1. What is a Function - Math is Fun

    What is a Function? A function relates an input to an output. It is like a machine that has an input and an output. And the output is related somehow to the input. " f (x) = ... " is the classic way …

  2. Function (mathematics) - Wikipedia

    The concept of a function was formalized at the end of the 19th century in terms of set theory, and this greatly increased the possible applications of the concept. A function is often denoted by a …

  3. Algebra - The Definition of a Function - Pauls Online Math Notes

    Jun 14, 2024 · A function is a relation for which each value from the set the first components of the ordered pairs is associated with exactly one value from the set of second components of …

  4. Function | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 1, 2025 · Function, in mathematics, an expression, rule, or law that defines a relationship between one variable (the independent variable) and another variable (the dependent …

  5. Functions | Algebra 1 | Math | Khan Academy

    About this unit A function is like a machine that takes an input and gives an output. Let's explore how we can graph, analyze, and create different types of functions. Unit guides are here! …

  6. Function -- from Wolfram MathWorld

    Dec 22, 2025 · A function is a relation that uniquely associates members of one set with members of another set. More formally, a function from A to B is an object f such that every a in A is …

  7. 3.1 What Are Functions? - MIT Mathematics

    The simplest definition is: a function is a bunch of ordered pairs of things (in our case the things will be numbers, but they can be otherwise), with the property that the first members of the …