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1.3 Functions and Their Graphs
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At the heart of calculus lie two fundamental concepts: function and limit. From them are derived additional concepts such as the derivative and integral. Thus, understanding the concept of function becomes the first priority when studying calculus.
By the end of your studying, you should know:
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QuizExercisesSee Exercises for 1.3 Functions and Their Graphs (PDF).Work online to solve the exercises for this section, or for any other section of the textbook. |
Resources on the WebInformation on NewtonBiographical data from St. Andrew's University's Web site Excerpt from W.W. Rouse Ball's "A Short Account of the History of Mathematics"
Information on Leibniz
Calculus Applications
Mathematical Functions
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Interesting Application![]() Do you see any functions?
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![]() | ![]() | 1.4 Defining New Functions from Old![]() |
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