Functions Modeling Change
eBook - PDF

Functions Modeling Change

A Preparation for Calculus

  1. 660 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Functions Modeling Change

A Preparation for Calculus

About this book

An accessible Precalculus text with concepts, examples, and problems

The sixth edition of Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus helps students establish a foundation for studying Calculus. The text covers key Precalculus topics, examples, and problems. Chapters examine linear, quadratic, logarithmic, exponential, polynomial, and rational functions. They also explore trigonometry and trigonometric Identities, plus vectors and matrices. The end of each chapter offers details on how students can strengthen their knowledge about the topics covered.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Analyze and interpret the behavior of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions, including their rates of change, domains, and ranges. Apply these function types to model real-world phenomena and fit data.

Insight 2

Manipulate functions through transformations such as shifts, reflections, and stretches, and determine the effects on their graphs. Construct and analyze composite and inverse functions to solve mathematical problems.

Insight 3

Utilize trigonometric functions, identities, and inverse functions to solve problems involving periodic phenomena and geometric relationships. Apply concepts of vectors, matrices, sequences, series, and parametric equations as foundational tools for advanced mathematical study.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2019
eBook ISBN
9781119498346
Edition
6
Topic
Mathematics
Subtopic
Calculus
Index
Mathematics

Table of contents

  1. FUNCTIONS MODELING CHANGE: A Preparation for Calculus
  2. Preface
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Chapter 1 LINEAR FUNCTIONS AND CHANGE
  5. Chapter 2 FUNCTIONS
  6. Chapter 3 QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS
  7. Chapter 4 EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  8. Chapter 5 LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
  9. Chapter 6 TRANSFORMATIONS OF FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS
  10. Chapter 7 TRIGONOMETRY STARTINGWITH CIRCLES
  11. Chapter 8 TRIGONOMETRY STARTING WITH TRIANGLES
  12. Chapter 9 TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES, POLAR COORDINATES, AND COMPLEX NUMBERS
  13. Chapter 9 SUPPLEMENT: TRIGONOMETRIC IDENTITIES, POLAR COORDINATES, AND COMPLEX NUMBERS
  14. Chapter 10 COMPOSITIONS, INVERSES, AND COMBINATIONS OF FUNCTIONS
  15. Chapter 11 POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
  16. Chapter 12 VECTORS AND MATRICES
  17. Chapter 13 SEQUENCES AND SERIES
  18. Chapter 14 PARAMETRIC EQUATIONS AND CONIC SECTIONS
  19. APPENDICES
  20. ANSWERS TO ODD NUMBERED PROBLEMS
  21. INDEX
  22. Endpaper
  23. EULA

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