document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=82269>Question 82269</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I'm trying to find out the importance of Function Notation.  I can't seem to find an answer anywhere that can explain to me the definition of function notation and the purpose of it.  Is there anyway you can help me with this? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #58937 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=58937\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If you mean f(x), the purpose is to remind the user that he/she<BR>\n" );
document.write( "is talking about the value that is associated with \"x\" and that<BR>\n" );
document.write( "that value is unique.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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