Preview of Chapter 7
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In this chapter we consider the topic of
inverse functions, introduce 22 new functions and use
l'Hopital's rule. The 22 new functions
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2 logarithmic functions, |
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2 exponential functions, |
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6 inverse trigonometric functions, |
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6 hyperbolic functions and |
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6 inverse hyperbolic functions. (We actually don't
cover these last 6 functions.) |
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For each one of these functions, mathematicians
want to know about or how to do roughly a dozen things. |
The "Dozen"
Aspects of New Functions |
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1. define |
Define the function in terms of something already
known. |
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2. evaluate |
Find values of the function used in expressions. |
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3. graph |
Draw graphs involving the function with and
without technology. |
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4. properties |
Use the algebraic properties to simplify
expressions. |
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5. proofs |
Prove or derive particularly informative results.
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6. limits |
Take limits involving the function. |
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7. differentiate |
Use the chain rule and implicit differentiation
with the function. |
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8. integrate |
Integrate indefinite and definite integrals. |
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9. tangent |
Find the equation of the tangent line to a curve
involving the function. |
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10. area |
Find the exact area bounded by curves involving
the function. |
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11. applications |
Solve related rates, max/min and other
applications with the function. |
As you are introduced to each of the 16 functions
that we consider, analyze it against the list above. |