Calculus is the mathematics that describes changes in functions. In this chapter, we review all the functions necessary to study calculus. We define polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and …

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

Learning Objectives 1.2.1Calculate the slope of a linear function and interpret its meaning. 1.2.2Recognize the degree of a polynomial. 1.2.3Find the roots of a quadratic polynomial. …

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As we embark on our study of calculus, we shall see how its development arose from common solutions to practical problems in areas such as engineering physics—like the space travel problem posed in …