Function Notation in Real Numbers: What Does it Mean?

In summary, the notation "f(x)" represents a function, while "g(x,y)" represents a multivariate function. The "!" symbol is used to indicate factorial in mathematical notation. "n choose k" and "Σ" or "∑" all relate to calculations involving combinations and sums in mathematics.
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[tex]f: ℝ^n→ℝ\qquad g: ℝ^n→ℝ^m[/tex]
 
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Mappings or functions from a set to another set, and the sets are cartesian products of R 1, n and m times respectively.
 
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if R is raised to power 2, it means R X R and the cartesian product. what about R power n? Plz explain...
 
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Akshay_Anti said:
if R is raised to power 2, it means R X R and the cartesian product. what about R power n? Plz explain...

The product of n copies of R, as dextercioby said.
 
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This notation indicates that there are two functions, f and g, which both take inputs from the set of real numbers raised to the power of n (ℝ^n). The output for both functions is also a set of real numbers, but for f it is a single number (ℝ), while for g it is a set of numbers raised to the power of m (ℝ^m). This notation is commonly used in mathematics and indicates the domain and range of each function.
 

Related to Function Notation in Real Numbers: What Does it Mean?

1. What does the notation "f(x)" mean?

The notation "f(x)" represents a function, where "f" is the name of the function and "x" is the input or independent variable. This notation is commonly used in mathematics and represents the relationship between the input and output of a function.

2. How is the notation "g(x,y)" different from "f(x)"?

The notation "g(x,y)" represents a multivariate function, where "x" and "y" are both independent variables. This means that the output of the function is dependent on two or more variables. On the other hand, "f(x)" represents a univariate function, where there is only one independent variable.

3. What does the "!" symbol mean in mathematical notation?

The "!" symbol, also known as the factorial symbol, is used in mathematics to indicate the product of all positive integers less than or equal to the number. For example, 5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120.

4. How is the notation "n choose k" related to combinations?

The notation "n choose k" represents the number of ways to choose k objects from a set of n objects without considering the order. This is equivalent to calculating the number of combinations, which is often denoted as "nCk" or "C(n,k)".

5. Is there a difference between "Σ" and "∑" in mathematical notation?

No, both "Σ" and "∑" represent the summation symbol in mathematics. It is used to represent the sum of a series of numbers or expressions. The use of one symbol over the other is a matter of personal preference or convention in different fields of mathematics.

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