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mth 174
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piece wise defined functions
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I would like to have access to more information on piecewise-defined functions. It has been a while since my calculus 1 class and I need a refresher. Could you provide me basic information or point me in the right direction to find the information so that I can review this topic and apply it to Mth 174?
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The first chapter of your text is an excellent reference for various types of functions. It doesn't do much, however, with piecewise-defined functions.
It does, however, have good sections on continuity and limits. I believe the titles of those sections are 'Introduction to Continuity' and 'Limits'. The first of these sections does ask questions about piecewise defined functions, which are simply functions with different definitions on different intervals. Examples might include
f(x) = x^2 for x < 2, 8 - 2 x for x >= 2
or
g(x) = e^x for x < 0, x^2 + 2 for x >= 0.
Exactly one of the two following statements is true:
1. f(x) is continuous at x = 2
2. g(x) is continuous at x = 0.
If you can determine which, you have the general idea of continuity and piecewise-defined functions.
In any case, a suggestion:
I believe I have given you the link to the Calculus I homepage. Just in case, it's
http://vhcc2.vhcc.edu/cal1fall/frames%20pages/Mth%20173%20Homepage.htm
The page is structured very similarly to the one for your course.
Assignment 11 is on these sections, and it might not be a bad idea for you to work that text assignment and submit the Query. Don't worry about the qa_11 part of the assignment.
This is of course optional, but I don't think you'll find it difficult and you might well find it valuable.
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mth 174
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Problem assignments per sect.
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I see that there are problem assignments for each section on this webpage, http://vhcc2.vhcc.edu/cal2summer99/frames%20pages/Mth%20174%20Homepage.htm Do I type up and submit solutions to those problems to you for review? If I do not submit for review, is there a way I can determine if my answers are correct so that I can feel more prepared and confident for test questions?
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Approximately half the problems are odd-numbered and therefore have answers in the back of the book.
It is important to work both problems for which you have the answers, and problems for which you do not.
You are only asked to submit the Query.
But you are always invited to use the Question Form to ask about anything that gives you difficulty, or that you want me to review.
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