In this chapter, we review all the functions necessary to study calculus. We define polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

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Learning Objectives 1.1.1 Use functional notation to evaluate a function. 1.1.2 Determine the domain and range of a function. 1.1.3 Draw the graph of a function. 1.1.4 Find the zeros of a function. 1.1.5 …

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Learning Objectives 3.6.1 State the chain rule for the composition of two functions. 3.6.2 Apply the chain rule together with the power rule. 3.6.3 Apply the chain rule and the product/quotient rules correctly …

We begin our study of calculus by revisiting the notion of secant lines and tangent lines. Recall that we used the slope of a secant line to a function ...

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