Mathematics | Senioritis

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

How to Find the X-Intercepts of a Graph: A Guide to Finding Roots of Functions.

X intercepts f (x) = 0 The X-intercepts of a graph represent the points where the graph intersects the X-axis. In other words, it’s the point on...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Y-Intercept: Definition, Examples and Applications on a Coordinate Plane.

Y intercept Set x equal to zero and solve for y In mathematics, a y-intercept is the point where a line or a curve intersects the y-axis...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Vertical Asymptotes in Math: Causes and Examples

Vertical asymptote at x = a Function undefined at x = a and lim as x →a = ±∞ on either side of a When a function...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Removable Discontinuities in Functions: Explanation and Example using f(x) = (x^2 – 4)/(x – 2)

Removable discontinuity When a non-permissible value in the denominator has a common factor in the numerator A removable discontinuity is a type of discontinuity in a function...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Vertical and Horizontal Asymptotes in Calculus

Horizontal asymptotes lim as x→ ±∞ equals a constant Horizontal asymptotes are lines on a graph that a curve approaches but does not touch as the curve...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

How to Find Critical Numbers in Calculus and Determine Maximum or Minimum Points of a Function

Critical numbers First derivative equals zero or does not exist Critical numbers are an important concept in calculus that is used to find the maximum or minimum...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Increasing Functions in Calculus: Definition, Examples and Derivative Techniques

Function is increasing First derivative greater than zero A function is said to be increasing if its output values increase as the input values increase. More formally,...

John Rhodes
June 21, 2023
Calculus

Decreasing Functions: Definition, Graph, and Applications

Function is decreasing First derivative less than zero When we say a function is decreasing, we mean that the output values of the function decrease as the...