8th Grade · Functions

Output

8.F.A.1

Definition

The result a function produces, usually the y-value or dependent variable. It is the number that comes out after applying the function rule.

Examples

  • f(4) = 9 means the output is 9.
  • In a table, the y-column holds the outputs.

Key rule

The output is the result after the function rule is applied.

Memory hook

What comes out — the y-value.