WTW 134 Mathematics

Unit 1.2 Types of functions

Calculus notes

Dr. Valisoa Rakotonarivo

Objectives

1. Name and give the general formula of each of the six types of
functions.
2. Sketch the graphs of the functions without calculating function
values.
3. Represent the domain and range of the functions.

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Different types of functions (Self-study)

• Linear
• Exponential
• Logarithmic
• Power
• Polynomial
• Trigonometric

See “calculus notes” document for complete notes on the different

types of functions. You should know all of them.

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Example 1

Consider the three functions f (x) = −4x, g (x) = x 4 and h(x) = 4x .

Write down the name of the function and sketch the function (without
calculating function values).
Use the sketch to write down the domain and range of the function

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Example 1: g (x) = x 4

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Example 1: h(x) = 4x

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Example 2

Sketch the exponential functions f (x) = 1.2x , g (x) = 0.2x and

h(x) = e −2x .

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Example 3

Use a graph to solve the inequality −x 2 + x + 2 ≤ 0.

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