1.2 Basic Classes of Functions

OpenStax Calculus Volume 1 — Section 1.2

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and graph polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, cubic, etc.)

  • Identify and graph rational and algebraic functions

  • Recognize piecewise-defined functions and evaluate them

  • Classify functions by their algebraic structure

Key Concepts

To be filled during study.

Practice Problems

To be completed with textbook exercises.

Section Summary

To be written after completing the section.

Study Notes

Personal observations and connections to engineering work.