Table Of ContentGRAPHS OF PARENT FUNCTIONS
Linear Function Absolute Value Function Square Root Function
x, x ⱖ 0
f 共x兲 ⫽ mx ⫹ b f 共x兲 ⫽ ⱍxⱍ ⫽ 冦
⫺x, x < 0 f共x兲 ⫽ 冪x
y y y
2 4
(0, b) 1 3 f(x) = x
f(x) = ⏐x⏐ 2
x x
(− mb , 0 (− mb , 0 −2 −1 (0, 0) 2 1
−1
x
f(x) = mx + b, f(x) = mx + b, −1 (0, 0) 2 3 4
m > 0 m < 0 −2 −1
Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 关0, ⬁兲
Range: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Range: 关0, ⬁兲 Range: 关0, ⬁兲
x-intercept: 共⫺b兾m, 0兲 Intercept: 共0, 0兲 Intercept: 共0, 0兲
y-intercept: 共0, b兲 Decreasing on 共⫺⬁, 0兲 Increasing on 共0, ⬁兲
Increasing when m > 0 Increasing on 共0, ⬁兲
Decreasing when m < 0 Even function
y-axis symmetry
Greatest Integer Function Quadratic (Squaring) Function Cubic Function
f共x兲 ⫽ 冀x冁 f共x兲 ⫽ ax2 f共x兲 ⫽ x3
y y y
f(x) = [ [ x]]
3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1 f (x) = ax2, a > 0
(0, 0)
x x x
−3 −2 −1 1 2 3 −2 −1 1 2 3 4 −3 −2 1 2 3
−1 f(x) = ax2, a < 0 −1
f(x) = x3
−2 −2
−3 −3 −3
Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
Range: the set of integers Range 共a > 0兲: 关0, ⬁兲 Range: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
x-intercepts: in the interval 关0, 1兲 Range 共a < 0兲: 共⫺⬁, 0兴 Intercept: 共0, 0兲
y-intercept: 共0, 0兲 Intercept: 共0, 0兲 Increasing on 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
Constant between each pair of Decreasing on 共⫺⬁, 0兲 for a > 0 Odd function
consecutive integers Increasing on 共0, ⬁兲 for a > 0 Origin symmetry
Jumps vertically one unit at Increasing on 共⫺⬁, 0兲 for a < 0
each integer value Decreasing on 共0, ⬁兲 for a < 0
Even function
y-axis symmetry
Relative minimum 共a > 0兲,
relative maximum 共a < 0兲,
or vertex: 共0, 0兲
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Rational (Reciprocal) Function Exponential Function Logarithmic Function
f共x兲 ⫽ 1 2 f 共x兲 ⫽ ax, a > 1 f共x兲 ⫽ loga x, a > 1
x
y y y
1
f(x) =
x 1 f(x) = loga x
1 f(x) = ax f(x) = a−x
x (0, 1) (1, 0) x
−1 1 2 3 1 2
x
−1
Domain: 共⫺⬁, 0兲 傼 共0, ⬁) Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 共0, ⬁兲
Range: 共⫺⬁, 0兲 傼 共0, ⬁) Range: 共0, ⬁兲 Range: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
No intercepts Intercept: 共0, 1兲 Intercept: 共1, 0兲
Decreasing on 共⫺⬁, 0兲 and 共 0, ⬁兲 Increasing on 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Increasing on 共0, ⬁兲
Odd function for f 共x兲 ⫽ ax Vertical asymptote: y-axis
Origin symmetry Decreasing on 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Continuous
Vertical asymptote: y-axis for f 共x兲 ⫽ a⫺x Reflection of graph of f 共x兲 ⫽ ax
Horizontal asymptote: x-axis Horizontal asymptote: x-axis in the line y ⫽ x
Continuous
Sine Function Cosine Function Tangent Function
f共x兲 ⫽ sin x f共x兲 ⫽ cos x f共x兲 ⫽ tan x
y y
y f(x) = tan x
3 3
3
f(x) = sin x f(x) = cos x
2 2
2
1
1
x x
x
−π π π 2π −π π π π 2π
− π π π 3π
2 2 2 −
2 2 2
−2 −2
−3 −3
Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲 Domain: all x ⫹ n
2
Range: 关⫺1, 1兴 Range: 关⫺1, 1兴
xP-eirnitoedrc: e2pts: 共n , 0兲 Period: 2 RPearniogde:共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
y-intercept: 共0, 0兲 x-intercepts: 冢2 ⫹ n , 0冣 x-intercepts: 共n , 0兲
y-intercept: 共0, 0兲
Odd function y-intercept: 共0, 1兲
Vertical asymptotes:
Origin symmetry Even function
y-axis symmetry x ⫽ ⫹ n
2
Odd function
Origin symmetry
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Cosecant Function Secant Function Cotangent Function
f共x兲 ⫽ csc x f共x兲 ⫽ sec x f共x兲 ⫽ cot x
1 1 1
y f(x) = csc x = sin x y f(x) = sec x = cos x y f(x) = cot x = tan x
3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1
x x x
−π π π 2π −π
− π π π 3π 2π −π − π π π 2π
2 2 2 2 2 2
−2
−3
Domain: all x n Domain: all x ⫹n Domain: all x n
2
Range: 共⫺⬁, ⫺1兴 傼 关1, ⬁兲 Range: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
Period: 2 Range: 共⫺⬁, ⫺1兴 傼 关1, ⬁兲 Period:
No intercepts Period: 2
Vertical asymptotes: x ⫽n
Vy-einrttiecracle apsty: m共0p, t1o兲tes: x-intercepts: 冢2 ⫹ n , 0冣
Odd function
Vertical asymptotes: x ⫽ n
Origin symmetry x ⫽ ⫹ n Odd function
2
Origin symmetry
Even function
y-axis symmetry
Inverse Sine Function Inverse Cosine Function Inverse Tangent Function
f共x兲 ⫽ arcsin x f共x兲 ⫽ arccos x f共x兲 ⫽ arctan x
y y y
π π π
2 2
f(x) = arccos x
x x
−1 1 −2 −1 1 2
f(x) = arcsin x f(x) = arctan x
− π x − π
2 −1 1 2
Domain: 关
⫺1, 1兴 DRaonmgaei:n关:0关,⫺ 1兴, 1兴 Domain: 共⫺⬁, ⬁兲
Range: 冤⫺
2, 2冥 Range: 冢⫺ 2, 2冣
Intercept: 共0, 0兲 y-intercept: 冢0, 2冣 Intercept: 共0, 0兲
Odd function Horizontal asymptotes:
Origin symmetry
y ⫽ ±
2
Odd function
Origin symmetry
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Precalculus with Limits
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Ron Larson
The Pennsylvania State University
The Behrend College
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The Pennsylvania State University
The Behrend College
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Contents
1 Functions and Their Graphs 1
1.1 Rectangular Coordinates 2
1.2 Graphs of Equations 11
1.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables 22
1.4 Functions 35
1.5 Analyzing Graphs of Functions 49
1.6 A Library of Parent Functions 60
1.7 Transformations of Functions 67
1.8 Combinations of Functions: Composite Functions 76
1.9 Inverse Functions 84
1.10 Mathematical Modeling and Variation 93
Chapter Summary 104
Review Exercises 106
Chapter Test 109
Proofs in Mathematics 110
P.S. Problem Solving 111
2 Polynomial and Rational Functions 113
2.1 Quadratic Functions and Models 114
2.2 Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree 124
2.3 Polynomial and Synthetic Division 138
2.4 Complex Numbers 147
2.5 Zeros of Polynomial Functions 154
2.6 Rational Functions 168
2.7 Nonlinear Inequalities 180
Chapter Summary 190
Review Exercises 192
Chapter Test 194
Proofs in Mathematics 195
P.S. Problem Solving 197
3 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 199
3.1 Exponential Functions and Their Graphs 200
3.2 Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs 211
3.3 Properties of Logarithms 221
3.4 Exponential and Logarithmic Equations 228
3.5 Exponential and Logarithmic Models 238
Chapter Summary 250
Review Exercises 252
Chapter Test 255
Cumulative Test for Chapters 1–3 256
Proofs in Mathematics 258
P.S. Problem Solving 259
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4 Trigonometry 261
4.1 Radian and Degree Measure 262
4.2 Trigonometric Functions: The Unit Circle 272
4.3 Right Triangle Trigonometry 279
4.4 Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle 290
4.5 Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions 299
4.6 Graphs of Other Trigonometric Functions 310
4.7 Inverse Trigonometric Functions 320
4.8 Applications and Models 330
Chapter Summary 340
Review Exercises 342
Chapter Test 345
Proofs in Mathematics 346
P.S. Problem Solving 347
5 Analytic Trigonometry 349
5.1 Using Fundamental Identities 350
5.2 Verifying Trigonometric Identities 357
5.3 Solving Trigonometric Equations 364
5.4 Sum and Difference Formulas 375
5.5 Multiple-Angle and Product-to-Sum Formulas 382
Chapter Summary 391
Review Exercises 393
Chapter Test 395
Proofs in Mathematics 396
P.S. Problem Solving 399
6 Additional Topics in Trigonometery 401
6.1 Law of Sines 402
6.2 Law of Cosines 411
6.3 Vectors in the Plane 418
6.4 Vectors and Dot Products 431
6.5 Trigonometric Form of a Complex Number 440
Chapter Summary 450
Review Exercises 452
Chapter Test 456
Cumulative Test for Chapters 4–6 457
Proofs in Mathematics 459
P.S. Problem Solving 463
7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities 465
7.1 Linear and Nonlinear Systems of Equations 466
7.2 Two-Variable Linear Systems 476
7.3 Multivariable Linear Systems 488
7.4 Partial Fractions 500
7.5 Systems of Inequalities 508
7.6 Linear Programming 518
Chapter Summary 527
Review Exercises 529
Chapter Test 533
Proofs in Mathematics 534
P.S. Problem Solving 535
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8 Matrices and Determinants 537
8.1 Matrices and Systems of Equations 538
8.2 Operations with Matrices 551
8.3 The Inverse of a Square Matrix 565
8.4 The Determinant of a Square Matrix 574
8.5 Applications of Matrices and Determinants 582
Chapter Summary 594
Review Exercises 596
Chapter Test 601
Proofs in Mathematics 602
P.S. Problem Solving 603
9 Sequences, Series, and Probability 605
9.1 Sequences and Series 606
9.2 Arithmetic Sequences and Partial Sums 616
9.3 Geometric Sequences and Series 625
9.4 Mathematical Induction 634
9.5 The Binomial Theorem 644
9.6 Counting Principles 652
9.7 Probability 662
Chapter Summary 674
Review Exercises 676
Chapter Test 679
Cumulative Test for Chapters 7–9 680
Proofs in Mathematics 682
P.S. Problem Solving 685
10 Topics in Analytic Geometry 687
10.1 Lines 688
10.2 Introduction to Conics: Parabolas 695
10.3 Ellipses 704
10.4 Hyperbolas 713
10.5 Rotation of Conics 723
10.6 Parametric Equations 731
10.7 Polar Coordinates 741
10.8 Graphs of Polar Equations 747
10.9 Polar Equations of Conics 755
Chapter Summary 762
Review Exercises 764
Chapter Test 767
Proofs in Mathematics 768
P.S. Problem Solving 771
11 Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions 773
11.1 The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System 774
11.2 Vectors in Space 781
11.3 The Cross Product of Two Vectors 788
11.4 Lines and Planes in Space 795
Chapter Summary 804
Review Exercises 806
Chapter Test 808
Proofs in Mathematics 809
P.S. Problem Solving 811
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