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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In many real-world applications, related quantities are changing with respect to time. For example, if we consider the balloon example again, we can say...

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We can use integration to develop a formula for calculating mass based on a density function. First we consider a thin rod or wire. Orient the rod so it...

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Are the following functions one-to-one over their domain of existence? Does the function have an inverse? If so, find the inverse ... of the function. J...