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Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic

Ross L. Finney, Franklin D. Demana, Bet K. Waits, Daniel Kennedy

ISBN #9780132014083

3rd Edition

2,343 Questions

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Summary

Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic is a comprehensive exploration of fundamental calculus concepts, blending rigorous theory with real-world applications. The book begins by establishing essential prerequisites like exponential functions and limits, laying the groundwork for understanding dynamic systems and modeling phenomena such as radioactive decay and market behaviors. It then delves into the intricacies of derivatives, integrals, and differential equations, illustrating how these tools can solve practical problems in engineering, economics, and the natural sciences. Throughout, the text emphasizes the interconnectedness of graphical, numerical, and algebraic approaches, equipping readers with versatile strategies for tackling both theoretical challenges and applied situations.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Prerequisites for Calculus

Chapter 2

Limits and Continuity

Chapter 3

Derivatives

Chapter 4

Applications of Derivatives

Chapter 5

The Definite Integral

Chapter 6

Differential Equations and Mathematical Modeling

Chapter 7

Applications of Definite Integrals

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Problem 1

In Exercises $1-6,$ (a) find the linearization $L(x)$ of $f(x)$ at $x=a$ . (b) How accurate is the approximation $L(a+0.1) \approx f(a+0.1) ?$ See the comparisons following Example $1 .$ $f(x)=x^{3}-2 x+3, \quad a=2$

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Problem 2

(a) Write the volume $V$ of a cube as a function of the side length $s$ . (b) Find the (instantaneous) rate of change of the volume V with respect to a side s. (c) Evaluate the rate of change of $V$ at $s=1$ and $s=5$ (d) If $s$ is measured in inches and $V$ is measured in cubic inches, what units would be appropriate for $d V / d s ?$

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Problem 3

In Exercises $1-6,$ find the average rate of change of the function over each interval. $f(x)=x^{3}+1$ (a) $$[2,3] \quad$$ $(b)\lceil- 1,1]$

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Problem 4

In Exercises 1-4, use the definition $f^{\prime}(a)=\lim _{h \rightarrow 0} \frac{f(a+h)-f(a)}{h}$ to find the derivative of the given function at the indicated point. $f(x)=1 / x, a=2$

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Problem 5

In Exercises $1-8,$ use graphs and tables to find (a) $\lim _{x \rightarrow \infty} f(x)$ and (b) $\lim _{x \rightarrow-\infty} f(x)$ (c) Identify all horizontal asymptotes. $$f(x)=\cos \left(\frac{1}{x}\right)$$

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Problem 6

A particle starts at $x=0$ and moves along the $x$ -axis with velocity $v(t)=5$ for time $t \geq 0$ . Where is the particle at $t=4$ ?

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