Chapter 2: Algebra with Functions and Expressions

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Chapter 2 examines the properties and algebraic transformations of the functions in Chapter 1.  The topics and techniques highlighted in this chapter are intended to support Calculus 1 students’ algebra skills and strategies as they learn to take derivatives.  This chapter has the seven sections listed below.

Section 2.1:  Composition of Functions

Section 2.2:  Simplifying Difference Quotients

Section 2.3:  Properties of Exponents and Logarithms

Section 2.4:  Properties of Trigonometric Functions

Section 2.5:  Inverse Functions

Section 2.6:  Solving Multivariable Equations for One Variable

Section 2.7:  Decoding Word Problems Involving Rates