Functions and Linear Equations

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What is a necessary condition for the sum of an infinite geometric series to converge to a finite value?

The series must consist of at least three terms.

The sum of the series must equal zero.

The common ratio must be less than 1 in absolute value. (correct)

The first term must be positive.

Which equation represents a circle in standard form?

$(x + h)^2 - (y + k)^2 = r^2$

$(x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2$ (correct)

$(x - h)^2 - (y - k)^2 = r^2$

$(y - k)^2 = 4p(x - h)$

In solving systems of linear equations, what is the elimination method primarily used for?

To isolate a variable using substitution.

To eliminate one variable by adding or subtracting equations. (correct)

To convert equations into a matrix format.

To find the exact intersection point of the equations.

What is the purpose of finding the inverse of a matrix in the context of solving systems of equations?

To find solutions in a more efficient manner. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these situations best illustrates the Fundamental Counting Principle?

Choosing a shirt and pants for an outfit from different sets. Signup and view all the answers

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line described by the equation `y = 3x + 2`?

-1/3 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the range of a rational function?

It includes values that result from the domain excluding zero denominators. Signup and view all the answers

What is the degree of the polynomial `P(x) = 4x^3 - 2x^2 + 5`?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for the horizontal asymptote of a function where the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator?

y = 0 Signup and view all the answers

For the exponential function `y = 2 * 3^x`, what happens to the function as x approaches negative infinity?

The function approaches 0 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a property of logarithmic functions?

They can only take positive values. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an arithmetic sequence?

Each term is derived by adding a constant to the previous term. Signup and view all the answers

If `f(x) = x^2`, what is `f⁻¹(x)`?

√(x) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Core Concepts

Functions: A relationship between inputs (domain) and outputs (range) where each input corresponds to exactly one output. Key types include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric.
Domain & Range: Domain is the set of all possible input values. Range is the set of all possible output values.
Function Notation: f(x) represents the output of function f for input x.
Transformations: Shifts, stretches, and reflections of functions.
Inverse Functions: A function f⁻¹(x) which reverses the action of the function f(x).

Linear Functions

Equation: y = mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Slope: Represents the rate of change.
Parallel lines have equal slopes.
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.

Polynomial Functions

Defined by a finite sum of terms where each term is a variable raised to a non-negative integer power multiplied by a coefficient.
Degree: The highest power of the variable in the polynomial.
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra: A polynomial of degree n has n roots (real or complex).
Factors: If a is a root of P(x), then (x-a) is a factor.

Rational Functions

Defined as the quotient of two polynomials.
Domain restrictions: Avoid values that make the denominator zero.
Asymptotes: Lines that the graph approaches but never touches.
Vertical asymptotes occur at values where the denominator is zero.
Horizontal asymptotes are horizontal lines representing the limit as 'x' approaches infinity (positive or negative).
Oblique asymptotes may exist if the degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator.

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Exponential functions: y = a * bˣ. Characterized by constant growth/decay.
Logarithmic functions: y = logₐ(x). The inverse of exponential functions.
Properties of logarithms: Product, quotient, power rules. Common logarithms use base 10. Natural logarithms use base e.

Trigonometric Functions

Sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, cosecant.
Unit circle definitions: Relationships between angles and points on the unit circle.
Trigonometric identities: Equations that hold true for all valid input values.

Sequences and Series

Arithmetic sequences: Sequences with a common difference.
Geometric sequences: Sequences with a common ratio.
Arithmetic series: The sum of terms in an arithmetic sequence.
Geometric series: The sum of terms in a geometric sequence.
Infinite geometric series: Under specific conditions, the sum converges to a finite value.

Conics

Parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, circles.
Equations: Representing each conic section in the coordinate plane.
Standard forms: Identifying the center, vertex, foci, axis of symmetry.

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Solving systems of linear equations: Substitution, elimination, graphing.
Solving systems of inequalities: Graphing the inequalities and finding the feasible region.

Matrices

Operations on matrices: Addition, subtraction, multiplication.
Matrix inverses: Existence and calculation.
Applications: Solving systems of equations, transformations.

Combinatorics

Permutations and combinations concepts.
Fundamental Counting Principle used to solve problems related to counting arrangements.

Further Topics

Limits and Continuity
Derivatives
Integrals

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This quiz covers essential core concepts related to functions, including their definitions, types, and notations. It specifically focuses on linear functions, their equations, slopes, and relationships with parallel and perpendicular lines, as well as polynomial functions.