Mathematics in the Modern World

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Mathematical Relations and Functions

Module 4 Mathematical Relations and

Functions

At the end of this module, you are expected t0:

1. Understand the mathematical language of relations and functions.
2. Identify the relation as a function by applying the properties.

The Language of Relations and Functions

Relation. When two sets form a collection of ordered pairs of (x,y) each of which coming
from each set then it is said that x R y.

Function. When two quantities x and y are related so that for some range of values of x the
value of y is determined by that of x then we say that y is a function (f) of x.

Equality of Functions. Two functions are said to be equal if and only they have the same
set of ordered pairs (x,y).

References and Supplementary Materials

Books and Journals
1. Richard Aufmann, Joanne Lockwood, et al; 2018; Mathematics in the Modern World;
Philippines; Rex Bookstore
2. Susana S. Epp;2011;Discrete Mathematics:An Introduction to Mathematical
Reasoning; Brooks/Cole; Cengage Learning

Supplementary Links to Learning Materials

Relation
 https://medium.com/brandons-computer-science-notes/mathematical-relations-
5416f027dbbe
 https://study.com/academy/lesson/relation-in-math-definition-examples.html
 http://www.edinformatics.com/math_science/mathematical-relationships/types-
of-mathematical-relationships.htm
 https://www.tutorialspoint.com/discrete_mathematics/discrete_mathematics_rel
ations.htm
Function

Course Module
  https://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/function.html
 https://mathinsight.org/definition/function
 https://www.britannica.com/science/function-mathematics
 https://mathinsight.org/function_examples
 http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/FunctionDefn.aspx
 https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-function-in-math-definition-
examples.html
Equality of Functions
 http://www.tutor-homework.com/Math_Help/college_algebra/m1l7notes.pdf