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11th Grade
12/16/2008

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absolute maximum

Definition
greatest value that a function assumes over its domain
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absolute minimum
Definition
the least value of a function
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asymptote
Definition
the graph of f(x)=1/x,like that of many rational functions has branches that approach them
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constant function
Definition
a direct variation can be described by the equation y=kxn,The k in this equation is called " "
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continuous
Definition
if a function is not discontinious
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critical point
Definition
points that on  a graph at which a line drawn tangent to the curve is horizontal or vertical
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decreasing function
Definition
a function is decreasing on an interval I if and only if for every a and b contained in I, f(a)>whenever a<b
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discontinuous

Definition
most graphs we have studied have been smooth continuous curves,yuo cannot not trace or graph w/o lifting your pencil
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constant of variation
Definition
the constant k used w/ direct or inverse variation
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