FractionRatio of two numbersA cake with one quarter (one fourth) removed. The remaining three fourths are shown by dotted lines and labeled by the fraction 1⁄4.A fraction (from Latin: fractus, "broken") represents a part of a whole or, more generally, any number of equal parts. When spoken in everyday English, a fraction describes how many parts of a certain size there are, for example, one-half, eight-fifths, three-quarters.
Domain of a functionIn mathematics, the domain of a function is the set of inputs accepted by the function. It is sometimes denoted by dom(f){\displaystyle \operatorname {dom} (f)} or domf{\displaystyle \operatorname {dom} f}, where f is the function. In layman's terms, the domain of a function can generally be thought of as "what x can be".
Function (mathematics)Association of one output to each inputIn mathematics, a function from a setX to a set Y assigns to each element of X exactly one element of Y. The set X is called the domain of the function and the set Y is called the codomain of the function. Functions were originally the idealization of how a varying quantity depends on another quantity. For example, the position of a planet is a function of time.
PolynomialType of mathematical expressionIn mathematics, a polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of indeterminates (also called variables) and coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and exponentiation to nonnegative integer powers, and has a finite number of terms. An example of a polynomial of a single indeterminate x{\displaystyle x} is x2−4x+7{\displaystyle x^{2}-4x+7}.
Algebraic fractionIn algebra, an algebraic fraction is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are algebraic expressions. Two examples of algebraic fractions are 3xx2+2x−3{\displaystyle {\frac {3x}{x^{2}+2x-3}}} and x+2x2−3{\displaystyle {\frac {\sqrt {x+2}}{x^{2}-3}}}. Algebraic fractions are subject to the same laws as arithmetic fractions. A rational fraction is an algebraic fraction whose numerator and denominator are both polynomials.
Rational numberIn mathematics, a rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction p q {\displaystyle {\tfrac {p}{q}}} of two integers, a numerator p and a nonzero denominator q. For example, 3 7 {\displaystyle {\tfrac {3}{7}}} is a rational number, as is every integer (for example, − 5 = − 5 1 {\displaystyle -5={\tfrac {-5}{1}}} ).CoefficientIn mathematics, a coefficient is a multiplicative factor involved in some term of a polynomial, a series, or any other type of expression. It may be a number without units, in which case it is known as a numerical factor. It may also be a constant with units of measurement, in which it is known as a constant multiplier. In general, coefficients may be any expression (including variables such as a, b and c).
Field (mathematics)Algebraic structure with addition, multiplication, and divisionA field is an algebraic structure that is closed under the four usual arithmetic operations (except when it comes to division by zero).In mathematics, a field is a set on which addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are defined and behave as the corresponding operations on rational numbers do.
Variable (mathematics)In mathematics, a variable (from Latin'changeable') is a symbol, typically a letter, that refers to an unspecified mathematical object. One says colloquially that the variable represents or denotes the object, and that any valid candidate for the object is the value of the variable. The values a variable can take are usually of the same kind, often numbers. More specifically, the values involved may form a set, such as the set of real numbers.
CodomainIn mathematics, a codomain or set of destination of a function is a set into which all of the outputs of the function are constrained to fall. It is the set Y in the notation f : X → Y. The term range is sometimes ambiguously used to refer to either the codomain or the image of a function. A codomain is part of a function f if f is defined as a triple (X, Y, G) where X is called the domain of f, Y its codomain, and G its graph.
MathematicsMathematics is a field of knowledge concerned with abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, sets, functions, and probabilities. It uses logical reasoning and proof to study and establish their properties, often expressed as theorems, formulas, and equations. Mathematics is used to model and solve problems in science, engineering, technology, economics, and everyday life.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.