Value
Definition
In this context, "value" refers to the output of a function at a particular input point. It represents what the function evaluates to when we substitute a specific value for x.
Analogy
Imagine you have an ice cream shop where people can order cones with different flavors. The "value" in this case would be the flavor of ice cream (e.g., chocolate, vanilla) that you get when you request it by name.
Related terms
Function notation: A way to represent functions using symbols such as f(x) or g(t).
Critical points: Points on the graph of a function where its derivative is zero or undefined.
Absolute maximum/minimum: The highest or lowest value that a function reaches over its entire domain.
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