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1. Foundations of Precalculus
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3. Polynomial and Rational Functions
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5. Trigonometric Functions
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7. Applications of Trigonometry
8. Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers
9. Systems of Equations and Matrices
10. Sequences, Series, and Mathematical Induction
11. Introduction to Limits and Continuity
Functions and Their Graphs
Fundamentals of Functions
Definition of a Function
Relation vs Function
Input and Output
Domain and Codomain
Range
Function Notation
f(x) Notation
Evaluating Functions at Specific Values
Evaluating Functions with Expressions
Difference Quotient
Domain and Range
Finding Domain Algebraically
Finding Range Algebraically
Finding Range Graphically
Restrictions from Square Roots
Restrictions from Denominators
The Vertical Line Test
Identifying Functions from Graphs
Non-functions
Graphing Functions
Plotting Points Method
Intercepts
x-intercepts
y-intercepts
Symmetry
y-axis Symmetry
x-axis Symmetry
Origin Symmetry
Graphing by Hand vs Technology
Properties of Functions
Increasing and Decreasing Functions
Identifying Intervals from Graphs
Algebraic Tests
Local and Absolute Extrema
Local Maximum and Minimum
Absolute Maximum and Minimum
Identifying Extrema Graphically
Even and Odd Functions
Algebraic Tests for Evenness and Oddness
Graphical Characteristics
Average Rate of Change
Definition and Formula
Geometric Interpretation
Continuity
Continuous Functions
Discontinuous Functions
Types of Discontinuities
A Library of Parent Functions
Constant Functions
Linear Functions
Identity Function
Squaring Function
Cubing Function
Square Root Function
Cube Root Function
Reciprocal Function
Absolute Value Function
Greatest Integer Function
Piecewise-Defined Functions
Definition and Notation
Graphing Piecewise Functions
Evaluating Piecewise Functions
Transformations of Functions
Vertical Shifts
Horizontal Shifts
Reflections
Reflection across the x-axis
Reflection across the y-axis
Vertical Stretching and Shrinking
Horizontal Stretching and Shrinking
Combining Transformations
Order of Operations
Multiple Transformations
Operations on Functions
Algebra of Functions
Sum of Functions
Difference of Functions
Product of Functions
Quotient of Functions
Domain of Combined Functions
Composition of Functions
Definition and Notation
Evaluating Composite Functions
Domain of Composite Functions
Decomposing Functions
Inverse Functions
Definition of Inverse Functions
One-to-One Functions
The Horizontal Line Test
Finding Inverse Functions Algebraically
Verifying Inverse Functions
Graphs of Inverse Functions
Reflection across y = x
Domain and Range of Inverse Functions
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