domain of a function

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Noun1.domain of a function - (mathematics) the set of values of the independent variable for which a function is defined
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math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
set - (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; "the set of prime numbers is infinite"
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It also helps students to better understand the domain of a function, especially for the functions that are written in the form, y = f(x), x [not equal to] a; (see the questions about it that we pose in the first worksheet.)
The importance of mathematical wording by math instructors
The left segment length (measure of AB) was selected to represent the domain of a function; the right segment length (measure of BC) corresponded to the image or output value.
Instructional decisions: helping students build links between representations
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