Suppose $f : \mathbf { Z } \rightarrow \mathbf { Z }$

question 185

Short Answer

Suppose $f : \mathbf { Z } \rightarrow \mathbf { Z }$ has the rule $f ( n ) = 3 n ^ { 2 } - 1$ Determine whether $f$ is 1-1.

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Definitions:

Continue to Operate

The decision by a company or business to keep running its operations despite various challenges.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a product or service, a critical factor in economic decision-making.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Profit-maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production and operation to generate the highest possible profit.