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Functions whose Inverses are Functions

Recall that we defined inverses for any relation: Definition. If is a relation from to , then is a relation from to , defined by...

Sets of Functions

Consider the set of all functions . Each subset has such a function, namely its characteristic function, ; moreover, given we can define the set...

Functions and Sets

Pushforwards and Pullbacks A function gives us a way of taking elements in and pushing them over to . We call the image of under...

Operations on Functions

Set Operations on Functions Functions are sets, so we can try to combine them like we combine sets. That is, we can ask the following...

Domains and Rules

When are two functions equal? A function is a kind of relation, which means it's a kind of set. So two functions being equal means,...

The Basics of Functions

Definition. A function from a set to a set is a relation which satisfies the following two conditions: , and That is, a function assigns...