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inverse , inverse
1. (converse) of a binary relation R. A derived relation R–1 such that whenever x R y then y R–1 x
where x and y are arbitrary elements of th… Domain , Domain
The domain of a relation is the set that contains all the first elements, x, from the ordered pairs (x,y) that make up the relation. In mathem… George Boole , Boole, George
Boole, George
(b. Lioncoln, England, 1815; d. Cork, Ireland, 1864)
mathematics.
George Boole was the son of John Boole, a cobbler whose… Function , A function is a mathematical relationship between two sets of real numbers. These sets of numbers are related to each other by a rule that assigns ea… Intervening Variable , intervening variable A variable, used in the process of explaining an observed relationship between an independent and dependent variable(s), such th… Diophantus Of Alexandria , Diophantus of Alexandria
Diophantus of Alexandria
(fl. ad. 250)
mathematics.
We know virtually nothing about the life of Diophantus. The dating of hi…
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