Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The expression
Concept introduction:
An operation on a function is done by an operator. The operator gives mathematical instructions such as multiplication, division, and differentiation. A new function produces when an operator is operated on a function. When a constant act as an operator and operate on the function it does not change the value.
(b)
Interpretation:
The expression
Concept introduction:
An operation on a function is done by an operator. The operator gives mathematical instructions such as multiplication, division, and differentiation. A new function produces when an operator is operated on a function. When a constant act as an operator and operate on the function it does not change the value.
(c)
Interpretation:
The expression
Concept introduction:
An operation on a function is done by an operator. The operator gives mathematical instructions such as multiplication, division, and differentiation. A new function produces when an operator is operated on a function. When a constant act as an operator and operate on the function it does not change the value.
(d)
Interpretation:
The expression
Concept introduction:
An operation on a function is done by an operator. The operator gives mathematical instructions such as multiplication, division, and differentiation. A new function produces when an operator is operated on a function. When a constant act as an operator and operate on the function it does not change the value.
(e)
Interpretation:
The combination of operator
Concept introduction:
An operation on a function is done by an operator. The operator gives mathematical instructions such as multiplication, division, and differentiation. A new function produces when an operator is operated on a function. When a constant act as an operator and operate on the function it does not change the value.
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