capcap23 Member Joined Jul 2, 2018 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Turkish Home Country Turkey Current Location Turkey Aug 24, 2021 #1 Let’s now define a new function, g(x), as to be the difference between f(x) and the equation of the secant line or, ... Source Is use of "as to" correct here? If so, could you explain the grammar behind this. As far as I know, "as to" is used with "such" or "so". Last edited: Aug 24, 2021
Let’s now define a new function, g(x), as to be the difference between f(x) and the equation of the secant line or, ... Source Is use of "as to" correct here? If so, could you explain the grammar behind this. As far as I know, "as to" is used with "such" or "so".
Glizdka Key Member Joined Apr 13, 2019 Member Type Other Native Language Polish Home Country Poland Current Location Poland Aug 24, 2021 #2 It looks like the natural part that follows the verb define. We define one thing as another. "Let's define g(x) as the difference between f(x) and the equation of the secant line." I'm not sure about to be in here, but it looks optional. Does that help?
It looks like the natural part that follows the verb define. We define one thing as another. "Let's define g(x) as the difference between f(x) and the equation of the secant line." I'm not sure about to be in here, but it looks optional. Does that help?
S SoothingDave VIP Member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Aug 24, 2021 #3 I think you could define it "as" or define it "to be." But not both combined.