AP Precalc Unit 1

What is a turning point?

When it changes from positive to negative rate of change and vice versa

In terms of mins and maxs, what will an even function have?

Must have either a global max or global min but not both

In terms of mins and maxs, what will an odd function have?

Neither a global max or min

What is true about even and odd functions in terms of a point location?

If the x value flips signs, the y value stays the same for even functions. In odd functions, the y value changes signs too.

How does symmetry contrast with an even and odd function?

Even functions are symmetrical over the y axis and odd functions are symmetrical over the origin

How do we know a function is odd or even algebraically?

Even functions have an even degree and can have constants. Odd functions have odd degrees and cannot have constants. If it has an odd degree with constants then its neither

How is ap wording for end behavior formatted?

As input values decrease/increase without bound, output values decrease/increase without bound.

How is common notation worded?

As x arrow -infinity/infinity

y arrow -infinity/infinity

How do you explain in-context questions?

(Interval [Between hour 2 and 4])+(thing that is increasing/decreasing [the number of cars in the parking lot])+(increased/decreased)+(amount+ its units)