The Invention of Functions

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It has been called the most important concept in mathematics. It birthed the scientific revolution. It enabled computer programming. In its latest incarnation, spreadsheets, it revolutionized business. Yet few of us can name it; still fewer of us can define it; and it is likely even a handful of us know its evolution. This idea that changed the world will now enable every student to learn mathematics as a creative experience.