Monthly Archives: April 2014

Topics: • Solving the basic trig equations: , , . The methods are developed in these examples: Example 20.1 for  Example 20.4 for  Example 20.7 for  Examples 20.3, 20.6, and 20.9 use the developed methods to solve other basic trig equations.   … Continue reading →

Topics: • The addition, subtraction, and double angle identities for tangent • Proving identities • The inverse trig functions (Session 19) • Solving the basic tangent equations   Homework: • Review the examples discussed in class • Review the definitions … Continue reading →

Topics: • Finding exact values for the trig functions using knowledge of basic triangles and points on the coordinate axes • Basic graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent and their properties • Transformed graphs of sine and cosine functions Here … Continue reading →

Topics: • Exponential functions in applications where the rate of growth or decay (decrease) per unit time is known. (See Examples 15.6, 15.7, and 15.8) Exponential growth and decay occur when the rate of change is a percentage of the … Continue reading →

Topics: • Identifying the properties of logarithms that are being used: see the handout for their names On Test 3 you will be asked to identify the property of logs you are using at each step. Please try to use … Continue reading →