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A comprehensive review of key concepts and formulas covered in math 101, including functions, graphs, transformations, rates of change, linear equations, quadratic functions, polynomials, rational functions, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and circles. It includes definitions, examples, and exercises with solutions, making it a valuable resource for students preparing for their final exam.
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Definition of a function - ANSWER each input has exactly one output
How to tell if a relation is a function - ANSWER -Passes VLT
-x values do not repeat in ordered pairs
domain - ANSWER x values. Written in interval notation
range - ANSWER y values, written in interval notation
Definition of y-intercept - ANSWER where a graph crosses the y-axis. Where x = 0. (0, y)
How to find the y-intercept - ANSWER Let x = 0 and solve for y. (0, y)
Definition of x-intercept - ANSWER where the graph crosses the x-axis. Where y = 0. (x, 0)
how to find the x intercept(s) of a rational function - ANSWER factor the top, set the numerator = 0 and solve.
increasing interval - ANSWER The interval of x values where the y-values are increasing over the interval. ALWAYS USE PARENTHESIS
decreasing interval - ANSWER The interval of x values where the y-values are decreasing over the interval. ALWAYS USE PARENTHESIS
f(x)=x^2, Quadratic Function (shape & parent points) - ANSWER Parabola, Parent points: (-2, 4)(-1, 1)(0,0)(1, 1)(2, 4)
f(x)= x^3 (cube function) (shape & parent points) - ANSWER Parent points: (-8, -3)(-1, 1)(0,0)(1, 1)(8, 3)
square root function (equation, shape, and parent points) - ANSWER f(x)=√x, Parent points:(0,0)(1, 1)(4, 2)(9, 3)
absolute value function (equation, shape, and parent points) - ANSWER f(x)=|x|, Parent points: (-2, 2)(- 1,1)(0,0)(1,1)(2,1)
exponential function (equation, shape, and parent points) - ANSWER f(x) = b^x, where b>0, and b ≠ 1, has HORIZONTAL asymptotes, Parent points: (0, 1),(1, b)(-1, 1/b)
logarithmic function (equation, shape, and parent points) - ANSWER f(x)=logbX, where b≠1 and b>0, which is the inverse of the exponential function f(x)=b^X. Has VERTICAL asymptotes, Parent points: (1, 0),(b, 1)(1/b, -1)
(f+g)(x)= - ANSWER f(x)+g(x)
(f-g)(x)= - ANSWER f(x)-g(x)
(fg)(x)= - ANSWER f(x) times g(x)
(f/g)(x)= - ANSWER f(x)/g(x)
(f o g)(x)= - ANSWER f(g(x))
In, y=af(b(x-h))+ k, what does A do to the graph? - ANSWER vertical stretch or compression. To apply this to your graph, multiply your Y values by A.
slope-intercept form - ANSWER y=mx+b
m=slope
b=y-intercept
point- slope form of a linear equation - ANSWER (x1, y1) is a point on the line. M is the slope
vertical line equations - ANSWER x = a
horizontal line equation - ANSWER y=b
ZERO SLOPE
Revenue Function - ANSWER R(x) = (# items sold)(price per item)
Cost Function - ANSWER C(x)= Variable Cost + Fixed Cost
break-even point - ANSWER R(x)=C(x)
Revenue = Cost
General form of a quadratic function - ANSWER
vertex form of a quadratic function - ANSWER
axis of symmetry - ANSWER A line that divides the graph into two congruent reflected halves. x = -b/2a or x = h
How to find the vertex of a quadratic (in general form) - ANSWER (-b/2a, f(-b/2a))
How to find the vertex (in vertex form) - ANSWER (h,k)
To find the Maximum/minimum in application problems - ANSWER find the vertex! Maximum/Minimum value is your Y value
completing the square - ANSWER -A process used to form a perfect square trinomial.
-Used to convert from general form to vertex form
-Used to convert an equation into the equation of a circle
Discriminant - ANSWER b²-4ac
how to find the degree of a polynomial in factored form y= (x- )(x- )... - ANSWER add up the exponents on each factor
Turning points in the graph - ANSWER A polynomial of degree n can have at most N-1 turning points
End behavior when LC is positive, degree is even - ANSWER Rises on left and right. Both ends point up
end behavior - ANSWER The behavior of the graph as x approaches positive infinity or negative infinity.
End behavior when LC is negative, degree is even - ANSWER Falls on left and right, both ends point down
End behavior when LC is negative, degree is odd - ANSWER rises on left, falls on right
End behavior when LC is positive, degree is odd - ANSWER falls on left, rises on right
ODD multiplicity of zeros - ANSWER graph crosses x-axis
When is there a slant asymptote? - ANSWER If the degree in the numerator is GREATER than the degree in the denominator
vertical asymptoptes for rational expressions - ANSWER set denominator equal to zero and factor; remember to divide out any common factors from numerator!
Sign test steps - ANSWER 1) find the critical points (vertical asymptotes, x-intercepts)
Build a number line with the critical points to determine possible intervals
Evaluate the function in each interval
Choose the interval(s) for which the inequality is true
Use [ ] if your inequality is EQUAL to
Use ( ) if your inequality is just greater than or less than
Always use ( ) at ASYMPTOTES
direct variation - ANSWER y=kx, k is the constant of variation
Inverse Variation - ANSWER y = k/x, k is the constant of variation
Inverse functions (symmetry) - ANSWER inverse functions are symmetric across the line y=x
Inverse functions (composition) - ANSWER f(f^-1(x)) = f^-1(f(x))
Inverse functions (Domain/Range) - ANSWER Domain of F(x) ----> Range of f^-1(x)
Range of f(x) -----> Domain of f^-1 (x)
Inverse functions (point relationship) - ANSWER if (a, b) is on the graph of f(x) then (b, a) is on the graph of the inverse
To find the inverse function - ANSWER 1. Replace f(x) with y
exponential function (parent graph points) - ANSWER (0, 1) (1, b) (-1, 1/b)
logarithmic function (parent graph points) - ANSWER (1, 0) (b, 1) (1/b, -1)
Compound Interest Formula - ANSWER A= final amount
P=initial amount
r = interest rate
n = # of times compounded per year
t = time
continuous compound interest formula - ANSWER A= final amount
r= rate
t= time
Typical compounding periods - ANSWER Yearly (annually): n= 1
semi-annually n = 2
quarterly n= 4
monthly n = 12
Solutions to a System of Equations (3 cases) - ANSWER
even function symmetry - ANSWER f(x) = f(-x)
y-axis symmetry
(a, b) corresponds to (-a, b)
odd function symmetry - ANSWER f(-x) = -f(x)
Origin of symmetry -- rotate 180 degrees around the origin and its the same.
(a, b) corresponds to (-a, -b)
slope formula - ANSWER
Maximum or minimums of a parabola occur at: - ANSWER the vertex
Multiplicity of a Zero - ANSWER The highest power of (x - r) that appears as a factor of a polynomial.
Complex Zeros Theorem - ANSWER Complex zeros occur in conjugate pairs
ex) if 2 + i is a zero then 2 - i is also a zero
Inverse functions (one- to one relationship) - ANSWER if f(x) has an inverse, both functions must be 1- (pass HLT)
e - ANSWER rational number which is approximately equal to 2.
log with base e - ANSWER ln (x)
Convert exponential to and from logarithmic - ANSWER