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College Algebra: Functions and Their Graphs

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Relations and Functions

KEYWORDS: ordered pairs, relation, function, x-value, y-value, domain, range, graph, vertical line test. MAC 1105-3.1. MAT 1033-7.3

Finding Values of a Function

Graphing by Transformations #16

KEYWORDS: function, graph, shifting, compressing, stretching, reflecting, square root

Difference Quotient #3

KEYWORDS: difference quotient, parentheses, setup, polynomial, divided, factor, distributing

Difference Quotient

Finding the Domain of a Rational Function

KEYWORDS: Function, Rational, Domain, MAT 1033-7.3, MAC 1105-3.1

Write Equation using Transformations

KEYWORDS: function, transformation, compress, cube, reflect, shift, order matters, x-axis, y-axis, vertical compression, stretch

Maximize Area

KEYWORDS: optimization, function, dimensions, combined area, perimeter, word problem, coefficient, area, length, width, vertex, parabola, units

Difference Quotient #3

KEYWORDS: difference quotient, parentheses, setup, polynomial, divided, factor, distributing

Graphing by Transformations

KEYWORDS: function, graph, points, ordered pair, x-axis, y-axis, x-coordinate, y-coordinate

Applying the Slope Intercept Equation to Cost

KEYWORDS: linear equation, application problem, slope-intercept equation. MAC 1105-3.6