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Definition--Functions and Relations Concepts--Recursive Function

Recursive Function

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Topic

Functions and Relations

Definition

A recursive function is a function that calls itself in its definition.

Description

Recursive functions are important in mathematics and computer science because they provide a way to solve problems by breaking them down into simpler sub-problems. They are defined by a base case and a recursive case. For example, the factorial function 

f(n) = n⋅f(n−1) with f(0)=1 

is a recursive function. Recursive functions are used in various fields, including computer science for algorithms and in mathematics for sequences and series. Understanding recursive functions is essential for solving complex problems and for applying mathematical and computational models to real-world scenarios.

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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, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1.A
Grade Range 6 - 9
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Functions and Relations
        • Relations and Functions
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords definition, function, relations, glossary terms