John Rhodes, Math Teacher at Senioritis.io

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

Understanding Removable Discontinuities | Explained with Examples and Simplified Function Explanation

Removable discontinuity A removable discontinuity is a type of discontinuity that occurs in a function when a point in the graph can be “removed” or filled in...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

Understanding Horizontal Asymptotes | Explained with Guidelines and Examples in Mathematics

Horizontal asymptotes Horizontal asymptotes are imaginary lines that a graph approaches in the horizontal direction as the input values (usually x-values) become infinitely large or infinitely small...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

Understanding Oblique Asymptotes | Exploring Slanted Lines in Mathematical Functions

Oblique asymptote An oblique asymptote, also known as a slant asymptote, is a type of asymptote that occurs when a function approaches a line, either increasing or...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

Understanding Critical Numbers in Mathematics | Exploring the Behavior Changes of Functions

Critical numbers In mathematics, critical numbers are the values where a function can undergo a change in behavior In mathematics, critical numbers are the values where a...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

The Concept of Increasing Functions | Understanding Function Behavior as Inputs Increase

Function is increasing When we say that a function is increasing, it means that as the input values (or independent variable) of the function increase, the corresponding...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

How to Determine if a Function is Decreasing | Analyzing Derivatives and Graphs

Function is decreasing In mathematics, a function is said to be decreasing if, as the input increases, the output decreases In mathematics, a function is said to...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Calculus

Understanding Horizontal Tangent Lines in Calculus | How to Find and Interpret Them

Horizontal tangent line A horizontal tangent line refers to a line that is parallel to the x-axis and touches a curve at a specific point A horizontal...

John Rhodes
July 30, 2023
Geometry

Understanding the Altitude of a Triangle and Its Important Properties | A Comprehensive Guide for Math Enthusiasts

altitude of a triangle Chapter 6 (p. 311) The altitude of a triangle is a line segment that is perpendicular to the base of the triangle and...