What does a real-valued function on [0,1] mean ?

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A real-valued function on the interval [0,1] means that for every x in [0,1], the output f(x) is a real number. It does not imply that the function is bounded within the interval, so f(x) can take any real value. The discussion clarifies that the focus is on the domain of the function rather than restrictions on its range. Understanding this distinction is crucial for writing proofs involving real-valued functions. Therefore, the key takeaway is that the definition pertains solely to the input values and their corresponding real outputs.
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Homework Statement


As the tittles says "What does a real-valued function on [0,1] mean ?"

The Attempt at a Solution


Does it mean 0 \leq f(x) \leq 1 for all x

Or does it meanx \in[0,1] and f(x) need not be bounded ?

Or does it mean something else ?

I am trying to write a proof which talks about a real valued function on [0,1] and I need to understand to eventually write the proof.
 
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It just means for x in [0,1] f(x) is a real number. It doesn't imply bounded or anything else.
 
Alright, thanks.
 
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