- Operations on Functions:
- Addition/Subtraction: Given two functions
, their sum or difference is a new functionÂ
, where
is defined asÂ
for allÂ
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
is defined asÂ
in the domain where bothÂ
andÂ
are defined.
- Composition: Given two functions
and , their composition is a new functionÂ
, where
is defined as
for all
in the domain where
is defined, and
.
- Inverse: For a function
, its inverse functionÂ
is a function that “undoes” the action of
, such that
for all
in the domain of
.
- Addition/Subtraction: Given two functions
- 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.