Key Concepts in Honors Precalculus
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Which of the following represents a rational function?

  • f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x + 1
  • f(x) = (x^2 + 1)/(x - 3) (correct)
  • f(x) = 5^x
  • f(x) = 3x + 5

Which statement correctly describes the unit circle at the angle 270°?

  • Coordinates are (-1, 0)
  • Coordinates are (0, -1) (correct)
  • Coordinates are (1, 0)
  • Coordinates are (0, 1)

What is the general form of a quadratic function?

  • f(x) = ax + b
  • f(x) = a(x - h)^2 + k
  • f(x) = e^x
  • f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c (correct)

Which of the following transformations corresponds to a vertical shift upwards?

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What is the polar form of the complex number 3 + 4i?

<p>5(cos 53.13° + i sin 53.13°) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition indicates that a function is continuous at a point a?

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How is the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence calculated?

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Which of the following equations represents a hyperbola?

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Which of these identities is a Pythagorean identity?

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In which situation do vectors perform scalar multiplication?

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Key Concepts in Honors Precalculus

Functions

  • Definition: A relation between a set of inputs and a set of possible outputs where each input is related to exactly one output.
  • Types of Functions:
    • Linear: f(x) = mx + b
    • Quadratic: f(x) = ax² + bx + c
    • Polynomial: f(x) = a_nx^n + ... + a_1x + a_0
    • Rational: f(x) = P(x)/Q(x), where P and Q are polynomials
    • Exponential: f(x) = a * b^x
    • Logarithmic: f(x) = log_b(x)

Graphing

  • Transformations:
    • Vertical/horizontal shifts
    • Reflections across axes
    • Stretching and compressing
  • Key Features:
    • Intercepts (x-intercepts and y-intercepts)
    • Asymptotes (vertical, horizontal)
    • End behavior

Trigonometry

  • Trigonometric Functions:
    • Sine (sin), Cosine (cos), Tangent (tan)
    • Cosecant (csc), Secant (sec), Cotangent (cot)
  • Unit Circle:
    • Key angles: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°
    • Coordinates corresponding to angles
  • Identities:
    • Pythagorean identities
    • Angle sum and difference identities
    • Double angle formulas

Complex Numbers

  • Form: z = a + bi (where i = √(-1))
  • Operations:
    • Addition: (a + bi) + (c + di) = (a + c) + (b + d)i
    • Multiplication: (a + bi)(c + di) = (ac - bd) + (ad + bc)i
  • Polar Form: z = r(cos θ + i sin θ)

Conic Sections

  • Types:
    • Circles: (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²
    • Ellipses: (x-h)²/a² + (y-k)²/b² = 1
    • Parabolas: y = a(x - h)² + k or x = a(y - k)² + h
    • Hyperbolas: (x-h)²/a² - (y-k)²/b² = 1 or vice versa
  • Foci and Directrices: Important for defining the shape and properties of conics.

Sequences and Series

  • Arithmetic Sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d
  • Geometric Sequence: a_n = a_1 * r^(n - 1)
  • Summation Formulas:
    • Arithmetic series: S_n = n/2 * (a_1 + a_n)
    • Geometric series: S_n = a_1(1 - r^n) / (1 - r) for r ≠ 1

Limits and Continuity

  • Limits: Understanding the behavior of functions as inputs approach a certain value.
  • Continuity: A function is continuous if:
    • f(a) is defined
    • lim (x→a) f(x) exists
    • lim (x→a) f(x) = f(a)

Additional Topics

  • Vectors: Representation, addition, scalar multiplication, dot product.
  • Matrices: Operations, determinants, inverses.
  • Probability and Statistics: Fundamental concepts, permutations, combinations, basic probability rules.

Functions

  • Concept: Each input corresponds to one specific output in a function.
  • Linear Function: Expressed as f(x) = mx + b, representing a straight line.
  • Quadratic Function: Formulated as f(x) = ax² + bx + c, characterized by a parabolic graph.
  • Polynomial Function: Written as f(x) = a_nx^n + ... + a_1x + a_0, consisting of terms with non-negative integer exponents.
  • Rational Function: Defined as f(x) = P(x)/Q(x), involves ratios of polynomials.
  • Exponential Function: Described as f(x) = a * b^x, exhibiting rapid growth or decay.
  • Logarithmic Function: Given by f(x) = log_b(x), representing the inverse of exponential functions.

Graphing

  • Transformations: Adjustments made to the function's graph, including:
    • Vertical and horizontal shifts to change the position.
    • Reflections across axes altering orientation.
    • Stretching and compressing changing the graph's shape.
  • Key Features:
    • Intercepts: Points where the graph crosses the axes, including x-intercepts (where y=0) and y-intercepts (where x=0).
    • Asymptotes: Lines that the graph approaches but never touches, both vertical and horizontal.
    • End Behavior: Description of how the graph behaves as x approaches positive or negative infinity.

Trigonometry

  • Trigonometric Functions:
    • Sine (sin), Cosine (cos), Tangent (tan), along with their reciprocals: Cosecant (csc), Secant (sec), Cotangent (cot).
  • Unit Circle: Key reference for trigonometric values, with important angles being 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° with corresponding coordinates.
  • Identities:
    • Pythagorean Identities: Relate sine and cosine functions.
    • Angle Sum and Difference Identities: Functions for combining angles.
    • Double Angle Formulas: Relationships of the angles doubled.

Complex Numbers

  • Standard Form: A complex number represented as z = a + bi, where 'i' is the imaginary unit (√(-1)).
  • Operations:
    • Addition: Combine real and imaginary parts separately.
    • Multiplication: Apply distributive property and use i² = -1.
  • Polar Form: Expressed as z = r(cos θ + i sin θ), relating to magnitudes and angles.

Conic Sections

  • Types of Conic Sections:
    • Circles: Defined by the equation (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r² with center (h, k) and radius r.
    • Ellipses: Described by (x - h)²/a² + (y - k)²/b² = 1 with semi-major and semi-minor axes.
    • Parabolas: Given by y = a(x - h)² + k or x = a(y - k)² + h, featuring a vertex and focus.
    • Hyperbolas: Represented as (x - h)²/a² - (y - k)²/b² = 1, involving two separate curves.
  • Foci and Directrices: Key points that define the attributes and orientation of each conic section.

Sequences and Series

  • Arithmetic Sequence: A sequence defined as a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d where 'd' is the common difference.
  • Geometric Sequence: Expressed as a_n = a_1 * r^(n - 1) where 'r' is the common ratio.
  • Summation Formulas:
    • Arithmetic Series: S_n = n/2 * (a_1 + a_n), summing terms in an arithmetic sequence.
    • Geometric Series: S_n = a_1(1 - r^n) / (1 - r) for r ≠ 1, summing a geometric sequence.

Limits and Continuity

  • Limits: Assess the behavior of functions as inputs get close to a particular value, providing insights into function behavior.
  • Continuity Criteria:
    • A function is continuous if f(a) is defined, the limit exists as x approaches a, and the limit equals the value of the function at that point.

Additional Topics

  • Vectors: Include representations, vector addition, scalar multiplication, and calculating the dot product for geometric interpretation.
  • Matrices: Involves operations such as addition, multiplication, determining determinants, and finding inverses.
  • Probability and Statistics: Fundamental principles including permutations, combinations, and basic probability rules used in analysis and predictions.

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