Suppose a printing machine prints 100 lines at the start and gradually increases its printing speed by 15 lines per sec. The printing speed does not count for any fraction of seconds. The representation of this statement can vary but the result will be the same. In this section, we will learn about the various representations of functions which will show the relationship between two elements of sets.
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Representation of Functions
The function is the connection or the link between two sets and can be represented in different ways. Consider the above example of the printing machine. The function that shows the relationship between the numbers of seconds (x) and the numbers of lines printed (y). We are quite familiar with functions and now we will learn how to represent them.
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Algebraic Representation
Here, we will represent the function by a simple algebraic equation which is: f(x) = y = 100 + 15(x). For different values of x, the values of y (= f(x)) change accordingly. What if, one wants to know about the numbers of lines printed by the machine in 15 seconds? Simple, Numbers of words printed = y = 100 + 15 (15) = 325.
Table Representation
In this method, we represent the relationship in the form of a table. For each value of x (input), there is one and only one value of y (output). The table representation of the problem:
| x (second) | y (number of lines) |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 130 |
| 4 | 160 |
| 6 | 190 |
| 8 | 220 |
| 10 | 250 |
| 12 | 280 |
| 14 | 310 |
| 15 | 325 |
Graphical Representation
Here, we will draw a graph showing the connection between the two elements of two sets say x and y such that x ∈ X and y ∈ Y. Plotting the satisfying points of x and y in the respective axes. Drawing a straight line passing through these points will represent the function in a graphical way. Graphical representation of the above problem:
Solved Examples for You
Question 1: Consider an auto-driver who charges Rs. 15 for the first 7 km and subsequently charges an additional fare of Rs. 5 for each km. Find the cost one has to pay for 12 km by representing in tabular form.
Answer : Let x be the difference in distance (km) the auto ran and y be the fare of the auto for different distances (in Rs.). The equation of the given problem is: f(x) = y = 15 + 5 (x). The difference in distance travelled by auto is 12 – 7 = 5 km and we are required to find the fare for it. In tabular form, the above problem is
| Actual distance | x (difference in distance, km) | y (fare in Rs.) |
| 7 | 0 | 15 |
| 8 | 1 | 20 |
| 9 | 2 | 25 |
| 10 | 3 | 30 |
| 11 | 4 | 35 |
| 12 | 5 | 40 |
One has to pay Rs. 40 for travelling a distance of 12 km.
Question 2: What does representation mean?
Answer: Representation aids us to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas and it helps us to solve problems. In addition, we can represent mathematical ideas externally and internally. With these mathematical representation objects, we can represent objects and actions to make it easier to understand them.
Question 3: What is representation theory?
Answer:Itis a division of mathematics that helps us to study the intellectual algebraic constructions by expressing their elements as linear conversions of vector spaces, and studies modules over these abstract algebraic structures.
Question 4: What is a visual representation in math?
Answer: Usually, the data or information in mathematics is represented visually as this method organizes, extend, or replace other methods of presentation. In addition, visual representation in mathematics involves creating and forming models that can represent mathematical information, so that anyone can understand it easily.
Question 5: Why is it helpful to represent the same mathematical data in multiple ways?
Answer: Multiple representations is a way to symbolize, describe and to refer to the same mathematical entity. Moreover, they are used to develop, top understand, and to communicate different mathematical features of the same object or operation, as well as connections between different properties.
