Quote of the Day: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Chinese Proverb. Objectives: The student will be able to graph step functions (for example, the greatest integer function). The student will be able to form the inverse function of a given function. The student will be able to graph piece-wise defined functions. 1. Collect Homework Assignment. 2. Types of Functions (1) Piece-wise Defined Functions (functions defined over different domains) Examples: (a) Cost of purchasing Graphing calculators if n < 10, cost is $68.75 each if 10 <= n <20 cost is $68.00 each if 20 <= n <30 cost is $67.50 each (b) Figuring Shipping on an internet order for orders < $20.00, add $2.00 for orders between $20 and $100, add .10*cost of order for orders > $100, add $12.00 (c) Definition of Absolute Value (2) Step Functions Examples: (a) Greatest Integer Function Graph of the Greatest Integer Function
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(3) Even / Odd Functions f(x) is even if f(-x) = f(x) for all x. f(x) is odd if f(-x) = -f(x) for all x. Examples: 3. Other Functions (which will be discussed later) I. Algebraic Functions A. Explicit Functions 1. Polynomial Functions a. Constant b. Linear c. Quadratic d. Cubic 2. Rational Functions B. Implicit Functions e.g., xy = 3 II. Transcendental Functions A. Trig Functions B. Logarithmic Functions C. Exponential Functions 4. Inverse Functions Definition:
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7. Assignment: p. 58 (47a, 61, 69a,b,c,d, 78a,b,c,d) p. 234 (13, 14, 16) p. 103 (2) Work on Mini Exam Review SheetClick here to go to the next page |