Question #3fe19

1 Answer
Dec 7, 2017

Undefined

Explanation:

When we see an #F(x)# we know this is a function. Now what a function?

A function is simply an equation that has an input and a related output.

Lets say for a second that #F(x) = x^2#
This is saying that if I put in some number #(x)# I will get out a new number, #F(x)#

I would also like to point out that #F(x)# is the same as writing #y#. The only difference is that #F(x)# is used exclusively for functions.

Ok, lets go back to the equation #F(x) = x^2#
Lets try to find #F(2)# of that equation

Well, to do this we just plug in #2# for the #x# in the equation!
#F(x) = 2^2#
#F(x) = 4#

Thats all there is to it!
Lets try doing #F(4)# this time.
#F(x) = 4^2#
#F(x) = 16#

Although functions can get much more difficult, that is the general idea of a function! Hope this helps!
~Chandler Dowd