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  • Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions (61)
  • Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (67)
  • Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions (62)
  • Unit 4: Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices (60)
Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions

Absolute Extrema and Local Extrema of a Polynomial

Consider the polynomial function $$p(x)= (x-3)^2*(x+3)$$.

Medium

Analyzing a Rational Function with Asymptotes

Consider the rational function $$R(x)= \frac{(x-2)(x+3)}{(x-1)(x+4)}$$. Answer each part that follow

Medium

Analyzing Concavity and Points of Inflection for a Polynomial Function

Consider the function $$f(x)= x^3-3*x^2+2*x$$. Although points of inflection are typically determine

Medium

Analyzing End Behavior of a Polynomial

Consider the polynomial function $$f(x) = -2*x^4 + 3*x^3 - x + 5$$.

Easy

Behavior Analysis of a Rational Function with Cancelled Factors

Consider the function $$f(x)=\frac{x^2-16}{x-4}$$. Analyze the behavior of the function at the point

Easy

Break-even Analysis via Synthetic Division

A company’s cost model is represented by the polynomial function $$C(x) = x^3 - 6*x^2 + 11*x - 6$$,

Medium

Carrying Capacity in Population Models

A rational function $$P(t) = \frac{50*t}{t + 10}$$ is used to model a population approaching its car

Easy

Comparative Analysis of Even and Odd Polynomial Functions

Consider the functions $$f(x)= x^4 - 4*x^2 + 3$$ and $$g(x)= x^3 - 2*x$$. Answer the following parts

Easy

Comparing Polynomial and Rational Function Models

Two models are proposed to describe a data set. Model A is a polynomial function given by $$f(x)= 2*

Medium

Complex Zeros and Conjugate Pairs

Consider the polynomial $$p(x)= x^4 + 4*x^3 + 8*x^2 + 8*x + 4$$. Answer the following parts.

Hard

Composite Function Analysis with Rational and Polynomial Functions

Consider the functions $$f(x)= \frac{x+2}{x-1}$$ and $$g(x)= x^2 - 3*x + 4$$. Let the composite func

Hard

Concavity and Inflection Points of a Polynomial Function

For the function $$g(x)= x^3 - 3*x^2 - 9*x + 5$$, analyze the concavity and determine any inflection

Hard

Constructing a Function Model from Experimental Data

An engineer collects data on the stress (in MPa) experienced by a material under various applied for

Medium

Constructing a Rational Function from Graph Behavior

An unknown rational function has a graph with a vertical asymptote at $$x=3$$, a horizontal asymptot

Hard

Continuous Piecewise Function Modification

A company models its profit $$P(x)$$ (in thousands of dollars) with the piecewise function: $$ P(x)=

Medium

Cubic Polynomial Analysis

Consider the cubic polynomial function $$f(x) = 2*x^3 - 3*x^2 - 12*x + 8$$. Analyze the function as

Medium

Degree Determination from Finite Differences

A researcher records the size of a bacterial colony at equal time intervals, obtaining the following

Easy

Determining Degree from Discrete Data

Below is a table representing the output values of a polynomial function for equally-spaced input va

Medium

Determining the Degree of a Polynomial from Data

A table of values is given below for a function $$f(x)$$ measured at equally spaced x-values: | x |

Easy

Engineering Application: Stress Analysis Model

In a stress testing experiment, the stress $$S(x)$$ on a component (in appropriate units) is modeled

Medium

Estimating Polynomial Degree from Finite Differences

The following table shows the values of a function $$f(x)$$ at equally spaced values of $$x$$: | x

Easy

Evaluating Limits and Discontinuities in a Rational Function

Consider the rational function $$f(x)=\frac{x^2-4}{x-2}$$, which is defined for all real $$x$$ excep

Medium

Evaluating Limits Involving Rational Expressions with Asymptotic Behavior

Consider the function $$f(x)=\frac{2*x^2-3*x-5}{x^2-1}$$. Answer the following:

Hard

Examining End Behavior of Polynomial Functions

Consider the polynomial function $$f(x)= -3*x^4 + 2*x^3 - x + 7$$. Answer the following parts.

Easy

Exploring Asymptotic Behavior in a Sales Projection Model

A sales projection model is given by $$P(x)=\frac{4*x-2}{x-1}$$, where $$x$$ represents time in year

Hard

Exploring Symmetry in Polynomial Functions

Let $$f(x)= x^4-5*x^2+4$$.

Easy

Finding and Interpreting Inflection Points

Consider the polynomial function $$f(x)= x^3 - 6*x^2 + 9*x + 1$$. Answer the following parts.

Medium

Function Transformations and Parent Functions

The parent function is $$f(x)= x^2$$. Consider the transformed function $$g(x)= -3*(x-4)^2 + 5$$. An

Easy

Graph Interpretation and Log Transformation

An experiment records the reaction time R (in seconds) of an enzyme as a power function of substrate

Medium

Graphical Analysis of Inverse Function for a Linear Transformation

Consider the function $$f(x)=4*(x+1)-5$$. Answer the following questions regarding the transformatio

Easy

Inverse Analysis Involving Multiple Transformations

Consider the function $$f(x)= 5 - 2*(x+3)^2$$. Answer the following questions regarding its inverse

Medium

Inverse Analysis of a Reciprocal Function

Consider the function $$f(x)= \frac{1}{x+2} + 3$$. Answer the following questions regarding its inve

Medium

Inverse of a Complex Rational Function

Consider the function $$f(x)=\frac{3*x+2}{2*x-1}$$. Answer the following questions regarding its inv

Medium

Inversion of a Polynomial Ratio Function

Consider the function $$f(x)=\frac{x^2-1}{x+2}$$. Answer the following questions regarding its inver

Hard

Investigating End Behavior of a Polynomial Function

Consider the polynomial function $$f(x)= -4*x^4+ x^3+ 2*x^2-7*x+1$$.

Easy

Investigating Piecewise Behavior of a Function

A function is defined as follows: $$ f(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x^2-9}{x-3} & x<3, \\ 2*x+1 & x\ge3

Medium

Local and Global Extrema in a Polynomial Function

Consider the polynomial function $$f(x)= x^3 - 6*x^2 + 9*x + 15$$. Determine its local and global ex

Hard

Logarithmic and Exponential Equations with Rational Functions

A process is modeled by the function $$F(x)= \frac{3*e^{2*x} - 5}{e^{2*x}+1}$$, where x is measured

Extreme

Optimizing Production Using a Polynomial Model

A factory's production cost (in thousands of dollars) is modeled by the function $$C(x)= 0.02*x^3 -

Hard

Piecewise Financial Growth Model

A company’s quarterly growth rate is modeled using a piecewise function. For $$0 \le x \le 4$$, the

Extreme

Piecewise Function Analysis

Consider the piecewise function defined by $$ f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 - 1, & x < 2 \\ 3*

Medium

Piecewise Function and Domain Restrictions

A temperature function is defined as $$ T(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x^2-25}{x-5} & x<5, \\ 3*x-10 & x\g

Medium

Piecewise Function Construction for Utility Rates

A utility company charges for electricity according to the following scheme: For usage $$u$$ (in kWh

Easy

Polynomial Division in Limit Evaluation

Consider the rational function $$R(x) = \frac{2*x^3 + 3*x^2 - x + 4}{x - 2}$$.

Hard

Polynomial Interpolation and Finite Differences

A quadratic function is used to model the height of a projectile. The following table gives the heig

Easy

Polynomial Long Division and Slant Asymptote

Consider the function $$P(x)= \frac{2*x^3 - 3*x^2 + x - 5}{x-2}$$. Answer the following parts.

Hard

Projectile Motion Analysis

A projectile is launched so that its height (in meters) as a function of time (in seconds) is given

Medium

Quadratic Function Inverse Analysis with Domain Restriction

Consider the function $$f(x) = x^2 - 4*x + 5$$. Assume that the domain of $$f$$ is restricted so tha

Medium

Rational Function Analysis for Signal Processing

A signal processing system is modeled by the rational function $$R(x)= \frac{2*x^2 - 3*x - 5}{x^2 -

Medium

Rational Function Asymptotes and Holes

A machine’s efficiency is modeled by the rational function $$R(x)= \frac{x^2 - 4}{x^2 - x - 6}$$, wh

Medium

Real-World Inverse Function: Modeling a Reaction Process

The function $$f(x)=\frac{50}{x+2}+3$$ models the average concentration (in moles per liter) of a su

Medium

Real-World Inverse Function: Temperature Conversion

The function $$f(x)= \frac{9}{5}*x + 32$$ converts a temperature in degrees Celsius to degrees Fahre

Easy

Roller Coaster Track Polynomial Analysis

A section of a roller coaster track is modeled by a polynomial function $$h(x)$$ which gives the hei

Hard

Slant Asymptote Determination for a Rational Function

Determine the slant (oblique) asymptote of the rational function $$r(x)= \frac{2*x^2 + 3*x - 5}{x -

Medium

Solving a Logarithmic Equation with Polynomial Bases

Consider the equation $$\log_2(p(x)) = x + 1$$ where $$p(x)= x^2+2*x+1$$.

Easy

Solving Polynomial Inequalities

Consider the polynomial $$p(x)= x^3 - 5*x^2 + 6*x$$. Answer the following parts.

Medium

Temperature Rate of Change Analysis

In a manufacturing process, the temperature in a reactor is recorded over time. Using the table prov

Medium

Transformation and Inversions of a Rational Function

A manufacturer models the cost per unit with the function $$C(x)= \frac{5*x+20}{x-2}$$, where x is t

Hard

Transformation and Reflection of a Parent Function

Given the parent function $$f(x)= x^2$$, consider the transformed function $$g(x)= -3*(x+2)^2 + 5$$.

Easy

Zeros and End Behavior in a Higher-Degree Polynomial

Consider the polynomial $$P(x)= (x+1)^2 (x-2)^3 (x-5)$$. Answer the following parts.

Easy

Zeros and Factorization Analysis

A fourth-degree polynomial $$Q(x)$$ is known to have zeros at $$x=-3$$ (with multiplicity 2), $$x=1$

Medium
Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Analyzing a Logarithmic Function from Data

A scientist proposes a logarithmic model for a process given by $$f(x)= \log_2(x) + 1$$. The observe

Medium

Analyzing Social Media Popularity with Logarithmic Growth

A social media analyst is studying the early-stage growth of a new account's followers. Initially, t

Extreme

Arithmetic Sequence Analysis

Consider an arithmetic sequence with initial term $$a_0$$ and common difference $$d$$. Analyze the c

Easy

Arithmetic Sequence Analysis

An arithmetic sequence is defined as an ordered list of numbers with a constant difference between c

Easy

Arithmetic Sequence Analysis

Consider an arithmetic sequence with initial term $$a_0 = 5$$ and constant difference $$d$$. Given t

Easy

Bacterial Growth Model

In a laboratory experiment, a bacteria colony doubles every 3 hours. The initial count is $$500$$ ba

Medium

Bacterial Growth Modeling

A biologist is studying a rapidly growing bacterial culture. The number of bacteria at time $$t$$ (i

Medium

Bacterial Population Growth Model

A certain bacterium population doubles every 3 hours. At time $$t = 0$$ hours the population is $$50

Medium

Base Transformation and End Behavior

Consider the functions \(f(x)=2^{x}\) and \(g(x)=5\cdot2^{(x+3)}-7\). (a) Express the function \(f(

Medium

Cell Division Pattern

A culture of cells undergoes division such that the number of cells doubles every hour. The initial

Easy

Comparing Arithmetic and Exponential Models in Population Growth

Two neighboring communities display different population growth patterns. Community A increases by a

Hard

Comparing Exponential and Linear Growth in Business

A company is analyzing its revenue over several quarters. They suspect that part of the growth is li

Medium

Composition of Exponential and Log Functions

Consider the functions $$f(x)=\ln(x)$$ and $$g(x)=2*e^(x)$$.

Medium

Compound Interest Model with Regular Deposits

An account offers an annual interest rate of 5% compounded once per year. In addition to an initial

Hard

Compound Interest vs. Simple Interest

A financial analyst is comparing two interest methods on an initial deposit of $$10000$$ dollars. On

Medium

Connecting Exponential Functions with Geometric Sequences

An exponential function $$f(x) = 5 \cdot 3^x$$ can also be interpreted as a geometric sequence where

Medium

Earthquake Intensity and Logarithmic Function

The Richter scale measures earthquake intensity using a logarithmic function. Suppose the energy rel

Easy

Earthquake Intensity on the Richter Scale

The Richter scale defines earthquake magnitude as \(M = \log_{10}(I/I_{0})\), where \(I/I_{0}\) is t

Medium

Earthquake Magnitude and Energy Release

Earthquake energy is modeled by the equation $$E = k\cdot 10^{1.5M}$$, where $$E$$ is the energy rel

Medium

Environmental Pollution Decay

The concentration of a pollutant in a lake decays exponentially due to natural processes. The concen

Medium

Exploring Logarithmic Scales: pH and Hydrogen Ion Concentration

In chemistry, the pH of a solution is defined by the relation $$pH = -\log([H^+])$$, where $$[H^+]$$

Medium

Exploring the Properties of Exponential Functions

Analyze the exponential function $$f(x)= 4 * 2^x$$.

Easy

Exponential Decay and Log Function Inverses in Pharmacokinetics

In a pharmacokinetics study, the concentration of a drug in a patient’s bloodstream is observed to d

Medium

Exponential Decay in Pollution Reduction

The concentration of a pollutant in a lake decreases exponentially according to the model $$f(t)= a\

Medium

Exponential Equations via Logarithms

Solve the exponential equation $$3 * 2^(2*x) = 6^(x+1)$$.

Hard

Exponential Function Transformations

Consider an exponential function defined by f(x) = a·bˣ. A graph of this function is provided in the

Medium

Exponential Function Transformations

Given the exponential function f(x) = 4ˣ, describe the transformation that produces the function g(x

Easy

Exponential Function with Compound Transformations and Its Inverse

Consider the function $$f(x)=2^(x-2)+3$$. Determine its invertibility, find its inverse function, an

Easy

Exponential Growth from Percentage Increase

A process increases by 8% per unit time. Write an exponential function that models this growth.

Easy

Exponential Growth in a Bacterial Culture

A bacterial culture grows according to the model $$P(t) = P₀ · 2^(t/3)$$, where t (in hours) is the

Medium

Exponential Inequalities

Solve the inequality $$3 \cdot 2^x \le 48$$.

Easy

Exponential Inequality Solution

Solve the inequality $$5^(2*x - 1) < 3·5^(x)$$ for x.

Hard

Financial Growth: Savings Account with Regular Deposits

A savings account starts with an initial balance of $$1000$$ dollars and earns compound interest at

Hard

General Exponential Equation Solving

Solve the equation $$2^{x}+2^{x+1}=48$$. (a) Factor the equation by rewriting \(2^{x+1}\) in terms

Hard

Geometric Investment Growth

An investor places $$1000$$ dollars into an account that grows following a geometric sequence model.

Medium

Graphical Analysis of Inverse Functions

Given the exponential function f(x) = 2ˣ + 3, analyze its inverse function.

Medium

Inverse and Domain of a Logarithmic Transformation

Given the function $$f(x) = \log_3(x - 2) + 4$$, answer the following parts.

Medium

Inverse Functions of Exponential and Log Functions

Let \(f(x)=4\cdot3^{x}\) and \(g(x)=\log_{3}(x/4)\). (a) Show that \(f(g(x))=x\) for all \(x\) in t

Easy

Inverse Functions of Exponential and Logarithmic Forms

Consider the exponential function $$f(x) = 2 \cdot 3^x$$. Answer the following parts.

Medium

Inverse of an Exponential Function

Given the exponential function $$f(x) = 5 \cdot 2^x$$, determine its inverse.

Easy

Inverse of an Exponential Function

Let f(x) = 5·e^(2*x) - 3. Find the inverse function f⁻¹(x) and verify your answer by composing f and

Easy

Inverse Relationship Verification

Given f(x) = 3ˣ - 4 and g(x) = log₃(x + 4), verify that g is the inverse of f.

Hard

Investment Scenario Convergence

An investment yields returns modeled by the infinite geometric series $$S=500 + 500*r + 500*r^2 + \c

Easy

Loan Payment and Arithmetico-Geometric Sequence

A borrower takes a loan of $$10,000$$ dollars. The loan accrues a monthly interest of 1% and the bor

Hard

Log-Exponential Function and Its Inverse

For the function $$f(x)=\log_2(3^(x)-5)$$, determine the domain, prove it is one-to-one, find its in

Extreme

Logarithmic Equation and Extraneous Solutions

Solve the logarithmic equation $$log₂(x - 1) + log₂(3*x + 2) = 3$$.

Hard

Logarithmic Inequalities

Solve the inequality $$\log_{2}(x-1) > 3$$.

Easy

Model Error Analysis in Exponential Function Fitting

A researcher uses the exponential model $$f(t) = 100 \cdot e^{0.05t}$$ to predict a process. At \(t

Hard

Model Validation and Error Analysis in Exponential Trends

During a chemical reaction, a set of experimental data appears to follow an exponential trend when p

Hard

pH and Logarithmic Functions

The pH of a solution is defined by $$pH = -\log_{10}[H^+]$$, where $$[H^+]$$ represents the hydrogen

Medium

pH Measurement and Inversion

A researcher uses the function $$f(x)=-\log_{10}(x)+7$$ to measure the pH of a solution, where $$x$$

Easy

Piecewise Exponential and Logarithmic Function Discontinuities

Consider the function defined by $$ f(x)=\begin{cases} 2^x + 1, & x < 3,\\ 5, & x = 3,

Hard

Piecewise Exponential-Log Function in Light Intensity Modeling

A scientist models the intensity of light as a function of distance using a piecewise function: $$

Hard

Radioactive Decay and Exponential Functions

A sample of a radioactive substance is monitored over time. The decay in mass is recorded in the tab

Medium

Radioactive Decay Problem

A radioactive substance decays exponentially with a half-life of 5 years and an initial mass of $$20

Easy

Real Estate Price Appreciation

A real estate property appreciates according to an exponential model and receives an additional fixe

Hard

Semi-Log Plot Data Analysis

A set of experimental data representing bacterial concentration (in CFU/mL) over time (in days) is g

Medium

Solving Logarithmic Equations and Checking Domain

An engineer is analyzing a system and obtains the following logarithmic equation: $$\log_3(x+2) + \

Hard

Solving Logarithmic Equations with Extraneous Solutions

Solve the logarithmic equation $$\log_2(x - 1) + \log_2(2x) = \log_2(10)$$ and check for any extrane

Hard

System of Exponential Equations

Solve the following system of equations: $$2\cdot 2^x + 3\cdot 3^y = 17$$ $$2^x - 3^y = 1$$.

Medium

Transformation Effects on Exponential Functions

Consider the function $$f(x) = 3 \cdot 2^x$$, which is transformed to $$g(x) = 3 \cdot 2^{(x+1)} - 4

Medium

Transformation of an Exponential Function

Consider the basic exponential function $$f(x)= 2^x$$. A transformed function is given by $$g(x)= 3\

Medium

Transformation of Exponential Functions

Consider the exponential function $$f(x)= 3 * 5^x$$. A new function $$g(x)$$ is defined by applying

Medium

Transformations of Exponential Functions

Consider the exponential function $$f(x) = 3 \cdot 2^x$$. This function is transformed to produce $$

Medium

Transformed Exponential Equation

Solve the exponential equation $$5 \cdot (1.2)^{(x-3)} = 20$$.

Medium

Weekly Population Growth Analysis

A species exhibits exponential growth in its weekly population. If the initial population is $$2000$

Hard

Wildlife Population Decline

A wildlife population declines by 15% each year, forming a geometric sequence.

Easy
Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Analysis of a Bridge Suspension Vibration Pattern

After an impact, engineers recorded the vertical displacement (in meters) of a suspension bridge, mo

Medium

Analysis of a Rose Curve

Examine the polar equation $$r=3*\sin(3\theta)$$.

Hard

Analysis of Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions

Examine the properties of the reciprocal trigonometric functions $$\csc(θ)$$, $$\sec(θ)$$, and $$\co

Hard

Analysis of Rose Curves

A polar curve is given by the equation $$r=4*\cos(3*θ)$$ which represents a rose curve. Analyze the

Medium

Analyzing a Rose Curve

Consider the polar equation $$r=3\,\sin(2\theta)$$.

Medium

Analyzing Damped Oscillations

A mass-spring system oscillates with damping according to the model $$y(t)=10*\cos(2*\pi*t)*e^{-0.5

Hard

Analyzing Phase Shifts in Sinusoidal Functions

Investigate the function $$y=\sin\Big(2*(x-\frac{\pi}{3})\Big)+0.5$$ by identifying its transformati

Medium

Analyzing Sinusoidal Function Rate of Change

A sound wave is modeled by the function $$f(t)=4*\sin(\frac{\pi}{2}*(t-1))+5$$, where t is measured

Hard

Application of Trigonometric Sum Identities

Utilize trigonometric sum identities to simplify and solve expressions.

Hard

Applying Sine and Cosine Sum Identities in Modeling

A researcher uses trigonometric sum identities to simplify complex periodic data. Consider the ident

Medium

Average Rate of Change in a Polar Function

Given the polar function $$r(\theta) = 5*\sin(2*\theta) + 7$$ over the interval $$\theta \in [0, \fr

Medium

Cardioid Polar Graphs

Consider the cardioid given by the polar equation $$r=1+\cos(\theta)$$.

Medium

Comparing Sinusoidal Functions

Consider the functions $$f(x)=\sin(x)$$ and $$g(x)=\cos\Bigl(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\Bigr)$$.

Easy

Composite Function Analysis with Polar and Trigonometric Elements

A radar system uses the polar function $$r(\theta)=5+2*\sin(\theta)$$ to model the distance to a tar

Medium

Concavity in the Sine Function

Consider the function $$h(x) = \sin(x)$$ defined on the interval $$[0, 2\pi]$$.

Medium

Conversion between Rectangular and Polar Coordinates

Given the point in rectangular coordinates $$(-3, 3\sqrt{3})$$, perform the following tasks.

Medium

Conversion Between Rectangular and Polar Coordinates

Convert the given points between rectangular and polar coordinate systems and discuss the relationsh

Easy

Coterminal Angles and the Unit Circle

Consider the angle $$\theta = \frac{5\pi}{3}$$ given in standard position.

Medium

Daylight Variation Model

A company models the variation in daylight hours over a year using the function $$D(t) = 10*\sin\Big

Medium

Equivalent Representations Using Pythagorean Identity

Using trigonometric identities, answer the following:

Medium

Evaluating Sine and Cosine Values Using Special Triangles

Using the properties of special triangles, answer the following:

Easy

Exploring a Limacon

Consider the polar equation $$r=2+3\,\cos(\theta)$$.

Hard

Exploring the Pythagorean Identity

The Pythagorean identity $$\sin^2(θ)+\cos^2(θ)=1$$ is fundamental in trigonometry. Use this identity

Easy

Extracting Sinusoidal Parameters from Data

The function $$f(x)=a\sin[b(x-c)]+d$$ models periodic data, with the following values provided: | x

Easy

Graph Transformations of Sinusoidal Functions

Consider the sinusoidal function $$f(x) = 3*\sin\Bigl(2*(x - \frac{\pi}{4})\Bigr) - 1$$.

Medium

Graph Transformations: Sine and Cosine Functions

The functions $$f(\theta)=\sin(\theta)$$ and $$g(\theta)=\cos(\theta)$$ are related through a phase

Medium

Graphical Analysis of a Periodic Function

A periodic function is depicted in the graph provided. Analyze the function’s key features based on

Easy

Graphical Reflection of Trigonometric Functions and Their Inverses

Consider the sine function and its inverse. The graph of an inverse function is the reflection of th

Easy

Graphing a Rose Curve

Consider the polar function $$r=4\cos(3\theta)$$ and analyze its properties.

Medium

Graphing a Transformed Sine Function

Analyze the function $$f(x)=3\,\sin\Bigl(2\bigl(x-\frac{\pi}{4}\bigr)\Bigr)-1$$ which is obtained fr

Medium

Graphing and Transforming a Function and Its Inverse

Examine the function $$f(x)=\cos(x)$$ defined on the interval $$[0,\pi]$$ and its inverse.

Medium

Graphing Polar Circles and Roses

Analyze the following polar equations: $$r=2$$ and $$r=3*\cos(2\theta)$$.

Medium

Graphing the Tangent Function with Asymptotes

The tangent function, $$f(\theta) = \tan(\theta)$$, exhibits vertical asymptotes where it is undefin

Hard

Inverse Trigonometric Function Analysis

Consider the function $$f(x)=\sin(x)$$ defined on the interval $$\left[-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2}\

Easy

Inverse Trigonometric Function Analysis

Consider the function $$f(x) = 2*\sin(x)$$.

Medium

Inverse Trigonometric Functions in Navigation

A navigation system uses inverse trigonometric functions to determine heading angles. Answer the fol

Hard

Modeling Daylight Hours with a Sinusoidal Function

A city's daylight hours throughout the year are periodic. At t = 0 months, the city experiences maxi

Medium

Modeling Daylight Hours with a Sinusoidal Function

A city's daylight hours vary seasonally and are modeled by $$D(t)=11+1.5\sin\left(\frac{2\pi}{365}(t

Medium

Modeling Tidal Heights with Periodic Data

An oceanographer records tidal heights (in meters) over a 6-hour period. The following table gives t

Hard

Modeling Tidal Patterns with Sinusoidal Functions

A coastal scientist studies tide levels at a beach that vary periodically. Using collected tide data

Medium

Multiple Angle Equation

Solve the trigonometric equation $$2*\sin(2x) - \sqrt{3} = 0$$ for all $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2

Medium

Periodic Phenomena in Weather Patterns

A city's average daily temperature over the course of a year is modeled by a sinusoidal function. Th

Medium

Phase Shift Analysis in Sinusoidal Functions

A sinusoidal function describing a physical process is given by $$f(\theta)=5*\sin(\theta-\phi)+2$$.

Medium

Polar Coordinates Conversion

Convert the rectangular coordinate point $$(-3,\,3\sqrt{3})$$ into polar form.

Medium

Polar Interpretation of Periodic Phenomena

A meteorologist models wind speed variations with direction over time using a polar function of the

Hard

Polar Rate of Change

Consider the polar function $$r = 3 + \sin(\theta)$$.

Medium

Polar to Cartesian Conversion for a Circle

Consider the polar equation $$r=6\cos(\theta)$$.

Medium

Proof and Application of Trigonometric Sum Identities

Trigonometric sum identities are a powerful tool in analyzing periodic phenomena.

Extreme

Reciprocal and Pythagorean Identities

Verify the identity $$1+\cot^2(x)=\csc^2(x)$$ and use it to solve the related trigonometric equation

Easy

Sine and Cosine Graph Transformations

Consider the functions $$f(\theta)=\sin(\theta)$$ and $$g(\theta)=\sin(\theta+\frac{\pi}{3})$$, whic

Easy

Sinusoidal Data Analysis

An experimental setup records data that follows a sinusoidal pattern. The table below gives the disp

Medium

Solving a Trigonometric Equation

Solve the trigonometric equation $$2*\cos(\theta) - 1 = 0$$ for $$\theta$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\p

Medium

Solving a Trigonometric Inequality

Solve the inequality $$\sin(x) > \frac{1}{2}$$ for $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi]$$.

Hard

Solving Trigonometric Equations

Solve the equation $$\sin(x)+\cos(x)=1$$ for \(0\le x<2\pi\).

Medium

Solving Trigonometric Equations in a Survey

In a survey, participants' responses are modeled using trigonometric equations. Solve the following

Easy

Tangent and Cotangent Equation

Consider the trigonometric equation $$\tan(x) - \cot(x) = 0$$ for $$x$$ in the interval $$[0, 2\pi]$

Medium

Tide Height Model: Using Sine Functions

A coastal region experiences tides that follow a sinusoidal pattern. A table of tide heights (in fee

Medium

Transformation and Reflection of a Cosine Function

Consider the function $$g(x) = -2*\cos\Bigl(\frac{1}{2}(x + \pi)\Bigr) + 3$$.

Medium

Unit Circle and Special Triangles

Consider the unit circle and the properties of special right triangles. Answer the following for a 4

Easy

Using Trigonometric Sum and Difference Identities

Prove the identity $$\sin(x+y)=\sin(x)\cos(y)+\cos(x)\sin(y)$$ and apply it.

Hard

Verification and Application of Trigonometric Identities

Consider the sine addition identity $$\sin(\alpha+\beta)=\sin(\alpha)\cos(\beta)+\cos(\alpha)\sin(\b

Easy

Verifying a Trigonometric Identity

Demonstrate that the identity $$\sin^2(x)+\cos^2(x)=1$$ holds for all real numbers \(x\).

Easy
Unit 4: Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices

Analysis of Vector Directions and Transformations

Given the vectors $$\mathbf{a}=\langle -1,2\rangle$$ and $$\mathbf{b}=\langle 4,3\rangle$$, perform

Hard

Analyzing a Piecewise Function Involving Absolute Value and Removability

Consider the function $$F(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{|x-2|(x+1) - (x-2)(x+1)}{x-2} & \text{if } x \neq 2

Hard

Analyzing a Piecewise Function Representing a Linear Transformation

Let $$T(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{2x-4}{x-2} & \text{if } x \neq 2, \\ 3 & \text{if } x=2 \end{cases}$$

Easy

Composite Transformations in the Plane

Consider two linear transformations in $$\mathbb{R}^2$$: a rotation by 90° counterclockwise and a re

Easy

Composition of Linear Transformations

Let two linear transformations in \(\mathbb{R}^2\) be represented by the matrices $$E=\begin{pmatrix

Hard

Composition of Transformations and Inverses

Let $$A=\begin{bmatrix}2 & 3\\ 1 & 4\end{bmatrix}$$ and consider the linear transformation $$L(\vec{

Extreme

Determinant Applications in Area Computation

Vectors $$\mathbf{u}=\langle 5,2\rangle$$ and $$\mathbf{v}=\langle 1,4\rangle$$ form adjacent sides

Easy

Discontinuity Analysis in a Function Modeling Particle Motion

A particle’s position along a line is given by the piecewise function: $$s(t)=\begin{cases} \frac{t^

Medium

Discontinuity in a Function Modeling Transition between States

A system's state is modeled by the function $$S(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x^2-16}{x-4} & \text{if } x \

Medium

Dot Product, Projection, and Angle Calculation

Let $$\mathbf{u}=\langle4, 1\rangle$$ and $$\mathbf{v}=\langle2, 3\rangle$$.

Medium

Eliminating the Parameter in an Implicit Function

A curve is defined by the parametric equations $$x(t)=t+1$$ and $$y(t)=t^2-1$$.

Medium

Estimating a Definite Integral with a Table

The function x(t) represents the distance traveled (in meters) by an object over time, with the foll

Medium

Exponential Decay Modeled by Matrices

Consider a system where decay over time is modeled by the matrix $$M(t)= e^{-k*t}I$$, where I is the

Medium

Exponential Parametric Function and its Inverse

Consider the exponential function $$f(x)=e^{x}+2$$ defined for all real numbers. Analyze the functio

Medium

FRQ 2: Circular Motion and Parameterization

Consider a particle moving along a circular path represented by the parametric function $$f(t)=(x(t)

Medium

FRQ 4: Parametric Representation of a Parabola

The parabola given by $$y=(x-1)^2-2$$ can be represented parametrically as $$ (x(t), y(t)) = (t, (t-

Medium

FRQ 9: Vectors in Motion and Velocity

A particle's position is described by the vector-valued function $$p(t)=\langle2*t-1, t^2+1\rangle$$

Medium

FRQ 14: Linear Transformation and Rotation Matrix

Consider the rotation matrix $$R=\begin{bmatrix}\cos(t) & -\sin(t)\\ \sin(t) & \cos(t)\end{bmatrix}$

Medium

FRQ 17: Matrix Representation of a Reflection

A reflection about the line \(y=x\) is given by the matrix $$Q=\begin{bmatrix}0 & 1\\1 & 0\end{bmatr

Easy

FRQ 18: Dynamic Systems and Transition Matrices

Consider a transition matrix modeling state changes given by $$M=\begin{bmatrix}0.7 & 0.3\\0.4 & 0.6

Hard

Growth Models: Exponential and Logistic Equations

Consider a population growth model of the form $$P(t)= P_{0}*e^{r*t}$$ and a logistic model given by

Medium

Implicit Function Analysis

Consider the implicitly defined equation $$x^2 + y^2 - 4*x + 6*y - 12 = 0$$. Answer the following:

Easy

Inverse Analysis of a Rational Function

Consider the function $$f(x)=\frac{2*x+3}{x-1}$$. Analyze the properties of this function and its in

Medium

Inverse and Determinant of a Matrix

Let the 2×2 matrix be given by $$A= \begin{pmatrix} a & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}$$. Answer the follo

Easy

Investigating a Rational Piecewise Function with a Jump Discontinuity

Let $$f(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x^2 - 4x + 3}{x-1} & \text{if } x < 3, \\ 2x - 1 & \text{if } x \geq

Hard

Linear Parametric Motion Modeling

A car travels along a straight path, and its position in the plane is given by the parametric equati

Easy

Linear Transformation Composition

Consider two linear transformations with matrices $$A=\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}$

Hard

Linear Transformation Evaluation

Given the transformation matrix $$T = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}$$, answer the fo

Hard

Logarithmic and Exponential Parametric Functions

A particle’s position is defined by the parametric equations $$x(t)= \ln(1+t)$$ and $$y(t)= e^{1-t}$

Medium

Matrix Applications in State Transitions

In a system representing transitions between two states, the following transition matrix is used: $

Hard

Matrix Modeling in Population Dynamics

A biologist is studying a species with two age classes: juveniles and adults. The population dynamic

Extreme

Matrix Modeling of State Transitions

In a two-state system, the transition matrix is given by $$T=\begin{pmatrix}0.8 & 0.2 \\ 0.3 & 0.7\e

Extreme

Matrix Transformation in Graphics

In computer graphics, images are often transformed using matrices. Consider the transformation matri

Hard

Modeling Discontinuities in a Function Representing Planar Motion

A car's horizontal motion is modeled by the function $$x(t)=\begin{cases} \frac{t^2-1}{t-1} & \text{

Medium

Modeling Linear Motion Using Parametric Equations

A car travels along a straight road. Its position in the plane is given by the parametric equations

Easy

Movement Analysis via Position Vectors

A particle is moving in the plane with its position given by the functions $$x(t)=2*t+1$$ and $$y(t)

Easy

Parabolic Motion in a Parametric Framework

A projectile is launched with its motion described by the equations $$x(t)=4*t$$ and $$y(t)=-4.9*t^2

Medium

Parametric Equations and Inverses

A curve is defined parametrically by $$x(t)=t+2$$ and $$y(t)=3*t-1$$.

Medium

Parametric Equations and Rates in a Biological Context

A bacteria colony in a Petri dish is observed to move in a periodic manner, with its position descri

Medium

Parametric Function Modeling and Discontinuity Analysis

A particle moves in the plane with its horizontal position described by the piecewise function $$x(t

Medium

Parametric Motion with Variable Rates

A particle moves in the plane with its motion described by $$x(t)=4*t-t^2$$ and $$y(t)=t^2-2*t$$.

Hard

Parametric Representation of a Parabola

A parabola is given by the equation $$y=x^2-2*x+1$$. A parametric representation for this parabola i

Easy

Parametrically Defined Circular Motion

A particle moves along a circle of radius 2 with parametric equations $$x(t)=2*cos(t)$$ and $$y(t)=2

Easy

Parametrization of a Circle

The circle defined by $$x^2+y^2=25$$ represents all points at a distance of 5 from the origin.

Easy

Parametrization of a Parabola

Given the explicit function $$y = 2*x^2 + 3*x - 1$$, answer the following:

Medium

Particle Motion with Quadratic Parametric Functions

A particle moves in the plane according to the parametric equations $$x(t)=t^2$$ and $$y(t)=2*t$$. A

Easy

Piecewise Function and Discontinuities

Consider the function $$f(x)=\begin{cases} \frac{x^2 - 1}{x-1} & \text{if } x \neq 1, \\ 3 & \text{i

Easy

Population Transition Matrix Analysis

A population dynamics model is represented by the transition matrix $$T=\begin{pmatrix}0.7 & 0.2 \\

Medium

Position and Velocity in Vector-Valued Functions

A particle’s position is defined by the vector-valued function $$\vec{p}(t)=(2*t+1)\,\mathbf{i}+(3*t

Easy

Projectile Motion: Parabolic Path

A projectile is launched so that its motion is modeled by the parametric equations $$x(t)=t$$ and $

Medium

Properties of a Parametric Curve

Consider a curve defined parametrically by $$x(t)=t^3$$ and $$y(t)=t^2.$$ (a) Determine for which

Medium

Rate of Change Analysis in Parametric Motion

A particle’s movement is described by the parametric equations $$x(t)=t^3-6*t+4$$ and $$y(t)=2*t^2-t

Hard

Rational Piecewise Function with Parameter Changes: Discontinuity Analysis

Let $$R(t)=\begin{cases} \frac{3t^2-12}{t-2} & \text{if } t\neq2, \\ 5 & \text{if } t=2 \end{cases}$

Medium

Reflection Transformation Using Matrices

A reflection over the line \(y=x\) in the plane can be represented by the matrix $$R=\begin{pmatrix}

Easy

Resolving Discontinuities in an Elliptical Parameterization

An ellipse is parameterized by the following equations: $$x(\theta)=\begin{cases} 5\cos(\theta) & \t

Easy

Rotation of a Force Vector

A force vector is given by \(\vec{F}= \langle 10, 5 \rangle\). This force is rotated by 30° counterc

Easy

Tangent Line to a Parametric Curve

Consider the parametric equations $$x(t)=t^2-3$$ and $$y(t)=2*t+1$$. (a) Compute the average rate o

Medium

Vector Analysis in Projectile Motion

A soccer ball is kicked so that its velocity vector is given by $$\mathbf{v}=\langle5, 7\rangle$$ (i

Easy

Vector Operations in the Plane

Let the vectors be given by $$\mathbf{u}=\langle 3,-4\rangle$$ and $$\mathbf{v}=\langle -2,5\rangle$

Easy

Vector Scalar Multiplication

Given the vector $$\mathbf{w} = \langle -2, 5 \rangle$$ and the scalar $$k = -3$$, answer the follow

Easy

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