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  1. Operations on Functions:
    • Addition/Subtraction: Given two functions

      , their sum or difference is a new function 


      , where
      â„Ž

      is defined as 

      for all 


      in the domain where both

      and  are defined.

    • Multiplication/Division: The product or quotient of two functions

      and

      is a new function

      or â„Ž


      , respectively, where


    • â„Ž

      is defined as 
      or

      in the domain where both 

      and 

      are defined.

    • Composition: Given two functions

      and , their composition is a new function 


      â„Ž(

      , where

      is defined as

      for all

      in the domain where

      is defined, and
      is in the domain of 


      .

    • Inverse: For a function

      , its inverse function 


      is a function that “undoes” the action of

      , such that

      for all

      in the domain of

      .

  2. Recursively Defined Functions:
    • A recursively defined function is a function that is defined in terms of itself. The definition of the function contains one or more base cases and one or more recursive cases.
    • Base Case: The base case(s) provide the initial condition(s) or values for the function. It’s the stopping criterion for the recursion.
    • Recursive Case: The recursive case(s) define the function in terms of itself, usually involving smaller or simpler instances of the problem.
    • Recursive functions are often used to define sequences, series, and other mathematical constructs. Examples include the Fibonacci sequence, factorial function, and Ackermann function.

Understanding these concepts is essential for working with functions in various mathematical contexts, including calculus, discrete mathematics, and computer science.