1.1 Review Introduction
Introduction
In Chapter 1 we review selected topics in algebra and pre-calculus.
These topics are prerequisites for more advanced topics in MATH110.
Some topics and their applications to MATH110 are summarized in the table below:
| Algebra Topic | Prerequisite for MATH110 Calculus Topic |
|---|---|
| Slope and Writing Equation of Straight Lines | Write the equation of tangent line to a curve at a point |
| Factoring polynomial expressions | Identify regions of increasing and decreasing functions by solving polynomials equations |
| Solving Quadratic and Polynomial Equations | Solving equations involving the first and second derivatives of function |
