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| What is a Mathematical Model? |
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| a description of a real world phenomenon in mathetmatical terms |
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| What is the Process of Applying Mathematical Models? |
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| Real World Prediction<-(Test/Interpret)<-REAL WORLD PROBLEM->Math Model->Math Conclusion |
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"Y" is a linear function of "x" if y=f(x)=mx+b
m=slope
b=y intercept |
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| What is the domain of a Polynomial? |
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| What is the degree of a polynomial? |
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| The leading exponent of the polynomial |
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| If the leading exponent is 1, what does the graph look like? |
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| If the leading exponent is 2, what does the graph look like? |
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| If the leading exponent is 3, what does the graph look like? |
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| A cubic function (upside down parabola connected to an upward parabola) |
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| What is a Power Function? |
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| What is the function called if f(x)=rootx? |
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| A Root Function; looks like an "r" |
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| What is the function called if f(x)=1/x? |
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| Reciprocal Function; diagonal curves in quadrant I&III |
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| What is a Rational Function? |
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| What is an Algebraic Function? |
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| can be obtained using algebraic operations starting w/ polynomials |
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| What is a Transcendental Function? |
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| functions that are not algebraic (Trig functions) |
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