Function Notation Vocabulary
Input
value entered into a function in order to produce the related output value
independent variable
The input of a function; a variable whose value determines the value of the output, or dependent variable.
dependent variable
The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
function
a relation in which each element of the domain is paired with exactly one element of the range
function notation
an equation in the form of 'f(x)=' to show the output value of a function, f, for an input value x
f(x)
function notation that is used in place of "y"