What is Function Notation?

What is Function Notation?

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Every see 'f(x)' in your math? That's function notation! It's a way to indicate that an equation is a function. Learn about function notation by watching this tutorial.

Keywords:

  • definition
  • f(x)
  • function
  • equation
  • functional notation
  • notation

Background Tutorials

  • Algebraic Expressions

      • What is a Variable?What is a Variable?

      What is a Variable?

      You can't do algebra without working with variables, but variables can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what variables are, then this tutorial is for you!

  • Representing Linear Relationships

      • How Do You Graph a Linear Equation by Making a Table?How Do You Graph a Linear Equation by Making a Table?

      How Do You Graph a Linear Equation by Making a Table?

      Graphing a function? It would be really helpful if you had a table of values that fit your equation. You could plot those values on a coordinate plane and connect the point to make your graph. See it all in this tutorial!

  • Representing a Function

      • What's a Function?What's a Function?

      What's a Function?

      You can't go through algebra without learning about functions. This tutorial shows you a great approach to thinking about functions! Learn the definition of a function and see the different ways functions can be represented. Take a look!

Further Exploration