Constraint

Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪnt/ Explain

A constraint is limitation or restriction placed upon a math problem. For example, if a problem states y = 3x - 2, x > 0, the constraint is the limitation x > 0, meaning that x is only allowed to take on positive numbers. One can say, "x is constrained to positive numbers."

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, constraint. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 44. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

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McAdams, David E. Constraint. 4/16/2019. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/constraint.html.

Revision History

4/16/2019: Updated equations and expressions to new format. (McAdams, David E.)
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (McAdams, David E.)
1/5/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
2/3/2008: Corrected typographical error, added Constrain to title. (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)