PreCalculus

Chapter 8 Radical Functions
Unit 8-1 Unit 8-2 Unit 8-3 Unit 8-4 Unit 8-5
Unit 8-1 Radical Functions Outline
  1. Finding the Domain of a Radical Function
  2. Three Unique Points in a Rational Function
    • Zeros - where only the numerator is zero
    • Vertical Asymptotes (VA) - where only the denominator is zero
    • Points of Exclusion (POE) - where both are zero
  3. Assignment 8-1: Pg 431 #1-8
Unit 8-2 The Chain Rule Outline
  1. Review of Composite Functions
  2. The Chain Rule
    • Inside-Outside Version
    • Differential Version
  3. Assignment 8-2: Pg 439 #1, 2, 3, 8, 10-13,17, 20
Unit 8-3 Radical Function Extremes Outline
  1. The Chain Rule
    • Inside-Outside Version
    • Differential Version
  2. Using the Sign Pattern of the Derivative to Find the Critical Points and Extreme Values
  3. Assignment 8-3: Pg 449 #1, 2, 5, 6, 18, 20, 21
Unit 8-4 Radical Curve Sketching Outline
  1. Traits of a Radical Function
    • Domain
    • x and y intercepts
    • Extreme Points
    • Range
    • End Behavior
    • POE (If the function is also Rational)
    • Vertical Asymptotes (If the function is also Rational)
  2. Using the Traits to Sketch an Approximate Curve
  3. Assignment 8-4: Pg 465 #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11
Unit 8-5 Implicit Differentiation Outline
  1. Assignment 8-5: