Display Title
Definition--Functions and Relations Concepts--Decreasing Function
Display Title
Decreasing Function
Topic
Functions and Relations
Definition
A decreasing function is a function where the value of the function decreases as the input increases.
Description
Decreasing functions are important in mathematics because they describe scenarios where an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another. This is mathematically represented as
f(x1) > f(x2) for any 𝑥1 < 𝑥2
Decreasing functions are used in various fields such as economics to model diminishing returns and in natural sciences to describe phenomena like cooling rates. For example, the function f(x) = −2x + 3 is decreasing because as x increases, f(x) decreases. Understanding decreasing functions is essential for analyzing trends and making predictions in real-world situations.
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| Common Core Standards | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.4 |
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| Grade Range | 6 - 9 |
| Curriculum Nodes |
Algebra • Functions and Relations • Relations and Functions |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Keywords | definition, function, relations, glossary terms |
