definition of a function continuous at a point 65 videos
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Find an Equation of the Polynomial Function
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How we identify the equation of a polynomial function when we are given the intercepts of its graph.
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Graphing Rational Functions, n>m
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How to find the oblique asymptote of a rational function, if it has one.
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The Tangent Function
Precalculus Trigonometric Functions
How to define the tangent function for all angles.
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Limits of Rational Functions
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How to evaluate the limit of k/x^n as x goes to infinity (or negative infinity).
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Graphing Rational Functions, n=m
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How to recognize when a rational function has a horizontal asymptote, and how to find its equation.
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Graphing Rational Functions, n less than m
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How to recognize when y = 0 is the horizontal asymptote of a rational function.
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Finding Zeros of a Polynomial Function
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How we find the zeros of a polynomial function in expanded form.
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Precalculus Basic Trigonometry
How to use inverse trig functions to find angles in right triangles.
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The Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions
Precalculus Trigonometric Functions
How to define the reciprocal trigonometric functions, the reciprocal identities, and the Pythagorean identities.
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Transforming the Cotangent Graph
Precalculus Trigonometric Functions
How graph the cotangent function using five key points.
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Transforming Secant and Cosecant
Precalculus Trigonometric Functions
How graph the secant function using five key points.
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Graphing the Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions
Precalculus Trigonometric Functions
How to use the unit circle to derive identities that are useful in graphing the reciprocal trigonometric functions.
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Graphing Polynomial Functions with Repeated Factors
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How we identify the behavior of a polynomial graph near an x-intercept.
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Graphing the Transformation y = f(x - h)
Precalculus Introduction to Functions
How to graph y = f(x ? h) when f(x) = sqrt(x), and what kind of transformation to expect.
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Computing Difference Quotients
Precalculus Equations of Lines, Parabolas and Circles
How to compute and simplify the difference quotient of a linear function.
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Computing Difference Quotients
Precalculus Introduction to Functions
How to compute and simplify the difference quotient of a linear function.
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Graphs with Holes
Precalculus Polynomial and Rational Functions
How to graph a rational function when there is a common factor in the numerator and denominator
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The Reflection y = f(-x)
Precalculus Introduction to Functions
How to reflect the graph of y = f(x) across the y-axis.
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Graphing the Transformation y = a f(x) + k
Precalculus Introduction to Functions
How to graph the transformation y = a f(x) + k when f(x) = abs(x).
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