Mathematics

Basic Classes of Functions

Learning Objectives We have studied the general characteristics of functions, so now let’s examine some specific classes of functions. We begin by reviewing the basic properties of linear and quadratic functions, and then generalize to include higher-degree polynomials. By combining root functions with polynomials, we can define general algebraic functions and distinguish them from the […]

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Review of Functions

Mathematics

Figure 1.1 A portion of the San Andreas Fault in California. Major faults like this are the sites of most of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. (credit: modification of work by Robb Hannawacker, NPS) Chapter Outline In the past few years, major earthquakes have occurred in several countries around the world. In January 2010, an earthquake of

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