1  Quantity, function, space

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Reading questions

Reading question 1.1 The reading is about three generic kinds of mathematical objects: quantity, function, and space.

Where do “equations” fit in with this?

The chapter never uses the word equation.

Math is mainly about equations. So there is no need to talk about them here.

A space is a kind of equation.

question id: equations

Reading question 1.2 Which of these objects connects an “input” to an output “output”?

Space       Function       Quantity      

question id: input-output

Reading question 1.3 Give a very short definition of “space” as used in the chapter.

question id: define-space

Reading question 1.4 What name is given to the space of possible inputs to a function?

range       domain       continuous       quantity      

question id: fun-inputs

Reading question 1.5 What’s the difference between a “quantity” and a “number?”

question id: define-quantity

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