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What is a function and a formula?

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A function means purpose. For example, the lung needs oxygen (for people and animals) and carbon dioxide (for plants). Function can also be variable quantity in Math. What's variable quantity? A variable quantity whose value depends upon the varying values of other quantities. I can't give you an example because I can't understand the meaning. A formula is a plan. It is sometimes the one to solve something. Example, for cubic Area formula. The formula will be S2 X 6 = A2. Then for the rectangular prism. the formula will be: [2 x (l x w)] + [2x (h x w)] + [2 x (h x l)] = A2.

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