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Algebra Review
Performing well in calculus is impossible without a solid algebra foundation. Many calculus problems that you encounter involve a calculus concept but then require many, many steps of algebraic simplification. Having a strong algebra background will allow you to focus on the calculus concepts and not get lost in the mechanical manipulation that's required to solve the problem.
The Problems You'll Work On
In this chapter, you see a variety of algebra problems:
- Simplifying exponents and radicals
- Finding the inverse of a function
- Understanding and transforming graphs of common functions
- Finding the domain and range of a function using a graph
- Combining and simplifying polynomial expressions
What to Watch Out For
Don't let common mistakes trip you up.
Some of the following suggestions may be helpful:
- Be careful when using properties of exponents. For example, when multiplying like bases, you add the exponents, and when dividing like bases, you subtract the exponents.
- Factor thoroughly in order to simplify expressions.
- Check your solutions for equations and inequalities if you're unsure of your answer. Some solutions may be extraneous!
- It's easy to forget some algebra techniques, so don't worry if you don't remember everything! Review, review, review.
Simplifying Fractions Simplify the given fractions by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and/or dividing.
Simplifying Radicals 1418 Simplify the given radicals. Assume all variables are positive.
Writing Exponents Using Radical Notation 1920 Convert between exponential and radical notation.
Convert to radical notation. (Note: The final answer can have more than one radical sign.) Convert to exponential notation. The Horizontal Line Test 2123 Use the horizontal line test to identify one-to-one functions. Use the horizontal line test to determine which of the following functions is a one-to-one function and therefore has an inverse. (A)
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