Course Content
A. Introduction to Probability
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A.01. Define probability and related terms (event, sample space, outcome).
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A.02. Understand the difference between theoretical and experimental probability.
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A.03. Calculate theoretical probabilities of simple events.
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A.04. Calculate experimental probabilities from data.
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A.05. Apply the counting principle to determine the number of outcomes.
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A.06. Determine probabilities of compound events
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A.07. Apply geometric probability to calculate probabilities.
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A.08. Solve probability problems using simulations.
B. Descriptive Statistics
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B.01. Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency: mean, median, and mode.
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B.02. Determine the range and interquartile range (IQR) of a data set.
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B.03. Calculate quartiles and represent data using box plots.
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B.04. Understand the concept of biased samples and their effect on statistical results.
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B.05. Calculate the mean absolute deviation (MAD) of a data set.
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B.06. Calculate variance and standard deviation to measure data dispersion.
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B.07. Analyze the effects of outliers on measures of central tendency and dispersion.
C. Logic and Reasoning
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C.01. Identify hypotheses and conclusions in statements.
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C.02. Understand and provide counterexamples to disprove statements.
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C.03. Construct and interpret truth tables for logical statements.
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C.04. Determine truth values of simple and compound statements.
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C.05. Recognize and use conditional statements (if-then).
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C.06. Formulate negations of statements.
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C.07. Relate converses, inverses, and contrapositives of conditional statements.
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C.08. Understand and use biconditional statements (if and only if).
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C.09. Apply logical reasoning to solve mathematical problems.
D. Consumer Mathematics
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D.01. Calculate simple interest earned on an investment or loan.
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D.02. Compute compound interest and understand its effects over time.
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D.03. Calculate continuously compounded interest using the formula A = Pe^(rt).
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D.04. Calculate percentage increases and decreases, including VAT, discounts, and markups.
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D.05. Determine the original price after a discount or markup when given the final price and percentage.
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D.06. Solve multi-step problems involving percentages in real-world contexts.
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D.07. Compare different loan options based on interest rates and repayment schedules.
E. Single-Variable Inequalities
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E.01. Graph linear inequalities on a number line.
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E.02. Write linear inequalities from their graphs.
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E.03. Identify solutions to linear inequalities.
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E.04. Solve one-step linear inequalities using addition and subtraction.
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E.05. Solve one-step linear inequalities using multiplication and division, paying attention to sign changes.
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E.06. Solve one-step linear inequalities involving multiple operations.
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E.07. Graph solutions to one-step linear inequalities on a number line.
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E.08. Solve two-step linear inequalities.
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E.09. Graph solutions to two-step linear inequalities.
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E.10. Solve advanced linear inequalities involving distribution and combining like terms.
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E.11. Graph solutions to advanced linear inequalities.
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E.12. Graph compound inequalities (AND/OR) on a number line.
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E.13. Write compound inequalities from their graphs.
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E.14. Solve compound inequalities.
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E.15. Graph solutions to compound inequalities.
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E.16. Graph solutions to quadratic inequalities.
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E.17. Solve quadratic inequalities algebraically.
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E.18. Apply inequalities to solve real-world problems involving constraints.
F. Relations and Functions
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F.01. Represent relations using tables, graphs, mappings, and lists of points, and convert between these representations.
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F.02. Determine the domain and range of a relation from its various representations.
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F.03. Identify independent and dependent variables in a relation.
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F.04. Define what constitutes a function.
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F.05. Identify functions using the vertical line test on a graph.
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F.06. Determine function values using function graphs.
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F.07. Evaluate a function for a given input value.
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F.08. Evaluate a function by substituting an expression for the variable.
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F.09. Complete a function table from a graph.
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F.10. Complete a function table from an equation.
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F.11. Interpret the graph of a function in the context of word problems.
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F.12. Identify different types of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, etc.) from their graphs and equations.
G. Linear Functions
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G.01. Determine the slope of a line from its graph.
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G.02. Calculate the slope of a line given two points on the line.
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G.03. Find a missing coordinate given the slope and another point on the line.
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G.04. Identify the slope and y-intercept from the slope-intercept form of a linear equation.
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G.05. Graph a linear equation using the slope-intercept form.
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G.06. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form from its graph.
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G.07. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form given the slope and a point or two points.
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G.08. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form from a table of values.
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G.09. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form from a word problem.
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G.10. Write linear functions to solve word problems.
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G.11. Complete a table of values and graph a linear function.
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G.12. Write equations in standard form (Ax + By = C).
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G.13. Find the x- and y-intercepts from the standard form of a linear equation.
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G.14. Graph a linear equation using the standard form.
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G.15. Recognize and write equations of horizontal and vertical lines.
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G.16. Graph horizontal and vertical lines.
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G.17. Determine the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines.
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G.18. Write the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line passing through a specified point.
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G.19. Describe and perform transformations of linear functions (translations, reflections, dilations).
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G.20. Analyze the impact of changing parameters (slope, y-intercept) on the graph of a linear function.
H. Linear Inequalities
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H.01. Determine if a given point (x, y) satisfies a linear inequality.
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H.02. Solve a linear inequality for y to express it in slope-intercept form.
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H.03. Graph a linear inequality in the coordinate plane.
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H.04. Solve linear inequality word problems.
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H.05. Determine if a given point (x, y) is a solution to a system of linear inequalities.
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H.06. Solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing.
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H.07. Solve systems of linear and absolute value inequalities by graphing.
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H.08. Model real-world constraints using systems of linear inequalities and find feasible regions.
I. Complex Numbers
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I.02. Add and subtract complex numbers.
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I.03. Define and find the complex conjugate of a complex number.
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I.04. Multiply complex numbers.
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I.05. Divide complex numbers.
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I.06. Perform all basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with complex numbers.
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I.07. Calculate the absolute value (or modulus) of a complex number.
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I.08. Simplify powers of i.
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I.09. Convert complex numbers between rectangular and polar forms.
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I.01. Define the imaginary unit i and understand the concept of complex numbers.
J. Argand Plane
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J.01. Introduce the Argand plane (complex plane) and its components.
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J.02. Graph complex numbers on the Argand plane.
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J.03. Perform addition of complex numbers graphically on the Argand plane.
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J.04. Perform subtraction of complex numbers graphically on the Argand plane.
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J.05. Graph complex conjugates on the Argand plane and recognize their symmetry.
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J.06. Determine the absolute value of a complex number graphically on the Argand plane.
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J.07. Find the midpoint of a line segment connecting two complex numbers on the Argand plane.
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J.08. Calculate the distance between two complex numbers on the Argand plane.
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J.09. Represent geometric transformations of complex numbers on the Argand plane.
K. Factoring
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K.01. Factor out a monomial from a polynomial.
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K.02. Factor quadratic polynomials.
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K.03. Factor quadratics using algebra tiles.
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K.04. Factor polynomials using a quadratic pattern.
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K.05. Factor polynomials by grouping.
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K.06. Factor sums and differences of cubes.
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K.07. Factor more complex polynomials using various techniques.
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K.08. Recognize and factor perfect square trinomials.
L. Quadratic Functions
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L.01. Identify key characteristics of quadratic functions (vertex, axis of symmetry, intercepts).
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L.02. Complete a function table for quadratic functions.
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L.03. Write a quadratic function given specific points or properties.
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L.04. Graph a quadratic function.
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L.05. Match quadratic functions to their corresponding graphs.
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L.06. Solve a quadratic equation using square roots.
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L.07. Solve a quadratic equation using the zero product property.
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L.08. Solve a quadratic equation by factoring.
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L.09. Complete the square to rewrite a quadratic equation.
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L.10. Solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
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L.11. Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation.
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L.12. Apply quadratic functions to model real-world scenarios.
M. Polynomials
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M.01. Understand polynomial vocabulary (degree, leading coefficient, terms).
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M.02. Add and subtract polynomials.
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M.03. Multiply polynomials.
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M.04. Divide polynomials using long division.
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M.05. Divide polynomials using synthetic division.
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M.06. Evaluate polynomials using synthetic division (Remainder Theorem).
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M.07. Solve polynomial equations.
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M.08. Write a polynomial given its roots.
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M.09. Find the roots of factorised polynomials.
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M.10. Apply the Rational Root Theorem to find potential rational roots of a polynomial.
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M.11. Understand and apply the Complex Conjugate Theorem.
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M.12. Understand and apply Conjugate Root Theorems.
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M.13. Match polynomials to their corresponding graphs.
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M.14. State and understand the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
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M.15. Construct Pascal’s triangle.
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M.16. Relate Pascal’s triangle to the Binomial Theorem.
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M.17. Apply the Binomial Theorem to expand binomials (Part I).
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M.18. Apply the Binomial Theorem to find specific terms in a binomial expansion (Part II).
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M.19. Use polynomial functions to model and solve real-world problems.
N. Parabolas
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N.01. Identify the direction a parabola opens (upward or downward).
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N.02. Find the vertex of a parabola.
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N.03. Find the focus and directrix of a parabola.
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N.04. Find the axis of symmetry of a parabola.
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N.05. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form from graphs.
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N.06. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form using given properties (vertex, focus, directrix).
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N.07. Convert equations of parabolas from general to vertex form.
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N.08. Find properties of a parabola from equations in general form.
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N.09. Graph parabolas.
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N.10. Solve application problems involving parabolas.
O. Circles
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O.01. Find the center of a circle given its equation or graph.
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O.02. Find the radius or diameter of a circle given its equation or graph.
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O.03. Write equations of circles in standard form from graphs.
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O.04. Write equations of circles in standard form using given properties (center, radius).
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O.05. Convert equations of circles from general to standard form.
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O.06. Find properties of circles from equations in general form.
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O.07. Graph circles.
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O.08. Determine the points of intersection between a circle and a line.
P. Ellipses
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P.01. Find the center, vertices, and co-vertices of an ellipse.
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P.02. Find the length of the major and minor axes of an ellipse.
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P.03. Find the foci of an ellipse.
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P.04. Write equations of ellipses in standard form from graphs.
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P.05. Write equations of ellipses in standard form using given properties (center, vertices, foci).
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P.06. Convert equations of ellipses from general to standard form.
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P.07. Find properties of ellipses from equations in general form.
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P.08. Graph ellipses.
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P.09. Apply properties of ellipses to solve real-world problems.
Q. Hyperbolas
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Q.01. Find the center of a hyperbola.
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Q.02. Find the vertices of a hyperbola.
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Q.03. Find the length of the transverse and conjugate axes of a hyperbola.
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Q.04. Find the equations of the asymptotes of a hyperbola.
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Q.05. Find the foci of a hyperbola.
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Q.06. Write equations of hyperbolas in standard form from graphs.
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Q.07. Write equations of hyperbolas in standard form using given properties (center, vertices, foci, asymptotes).
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Q.08. Convert equations of hyperbolas from general to standard form.
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Q.09. Find properties of hyperbolas from equations in general form.
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Q.10. Graph hyperbolas.
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Q.11. Apply properties of hyperbolas to solve real-world problems.
R. Rational Functions and Expressions
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R.01. Identify asymptotes and excluded values of rational functions.
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R.02. Evaluate rational expressions for given values of the variable (Part I).
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R.03. Evaluate rational expressions for given values of the variable (Part II).
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R.04. Simplify rational expressions.
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R.05. Multiply and divide rational expressions.
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R.06. Add and subtract rational expressions.
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R.07. Solve rational equations.
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R.08. Graph rational functions, identifying key features like asymptotes and intercepts.
S. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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S.01. Graph exponential functions.
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S.02. Match exponential functions and their graphs.
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S.03. Graph logarithmic functions.
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S.04. Convert between exponential and logarithmic forms.
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S.05. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
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S.06. Apply exponential and logarithmic functions to model growth and decay.
T. Function Operations
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T.01. Add and subtract functions.
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T.02. Multiply functions.
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T.03. Divide functions.
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T.04. Evaluate the composition of linear functions for a specific value.
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T.05. Find the equation of the composition of linear functions.
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T.06. Evaluate the composition of linear and quadratic functions for a specific value.
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T.07. Find the equation of the composition of linear and quadratic functions.
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T.08. Determine the domain of composite functions.
U. Angle Measures
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U.07. Apply angle measures to solve geometric problems.
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U.01. Convert between radians and degrees.
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U.02. Calculate arc length using radians.
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U.03. Identify the quadrant in which an angle lies.
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U.04. Represent angles graphically in standard position.
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U.05. Find coterminal angles.
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U.06. Determine reference angles.
V. Trigonometry
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V.01. Apply Pythagoras’ Theorem and its converse.
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V.02. Solve problems involving special right triangles (30-60-90 and 45-45-90).
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V.03. Define trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) in right triangles.
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V.04. Define reciprocal trigonometric ratios (csc, sec, cot).
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V.05. Understand that trigonometric ratios are constant for similar right triangles.
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V.06. Find trigonometric ratios using the unit circle.
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V.07. Determine the values of sin, cos, and tan for special angles (0, 30, 45, 60, 90 degrees).
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V.08. Determine the values of csc, sec, and cot for special angles.
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V.09. Find trigonometric function values using a calculator.
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V.10. Determine the inverses of sin, cos, and tan.
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V.11. Determine the inverses of csc, sec, and cot.
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V.12. Solve trigonometric equations (Part I).
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V.13. Solve trigonometric equations (Part II).
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V.14. Use trigonometric ratios to find a side length in a right triangle.
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V.15. Use trigonometric ratios to find an angle measure in a right triangle.
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V.16. Solve a right triangle (find all sides and angles).
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V.17. Apply the Law of Sines to solve triangles.
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V.18. Apply the Law of Cosines to solve triangles.
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V.19. Solve a triangle given sufficient information.
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V.20. Calculate the area of a triangle using the sine formula.
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V.21. Calculate the area of a triangle using the Law of Sines.
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V.22. Solve application problems involving trigonometry.
W. Trigonometric Functions
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W.01. Find properties of sine functions (amplitude, period, phase shift, vertical shift).
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W.02. Write equations of sine functions from graphs.
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W.03. Write equations of sine functions using given properties.
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W.04. Graph sine functions.
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W.05. Find properties of cosine functions.
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W.06. Write equations of cosine functions from graphs.
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W.07. Write equations of cosine functions using given properties.
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W.08. Graph cosine functions.
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W.09. Graph both sine and cosine functions on the same axes and compare their properties.
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W.10. Model periodic phenomena using trigonometric functions.
X. Trigonometric Identities
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X.01. Use complementary angle identities to relate trigonometric functions.
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X.02. Understand and apply the symmetry and periodicity of trigonometric functions.
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X.03. Find trigonometric ratios using Pythagorean and reciprocal identities.
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X.04. Find trigonometric ratios using multiple identities.
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X.05. Verify trigonometric identities.
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X.06. Simplify trigonometric expressions.
Y. Problem Solving
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Y.01. Solve mixed review word problems involving various mathematical concepts.
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Y.02. Solve word problems involving money and financial calculations.
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Y.03. Solve consecutive integer problems.
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Y.04. Solve rate of travel word problems.
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Y.05. Solve weighted averages word problems.
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Y.06. Apply problem-solving strategies to real-world scenarios.
Z. Sequences and Series
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Z.01. Classify formulas and sequences as arithmetic, geometric, or neither.
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Z.02. Find terms of an arithmetic sequence.
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Z.03. Find terms of a geometric sequence.
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Z.04. Find terms of a recursive sequence.
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Z.05. Evaluate formulas for sequences.
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Z.06. Write a formula for an arithmetic sequence.
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Z.07. Write a formula for a geometric sequence.
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Z.08. Write a formula for a recursive sequence.
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Z.09. Solve mixed review problems involving sequences.
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Z.10. Understand and use sigma notation to represent series.
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Z.11. Identify arithmetic and geometric series.
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Z.12. Find the sum of a finite arithmetic or geometric series.
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Z.13. Introduce the concept of partial sums.
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Z.14. Calculate partial sums of arithmetic series.
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Z.15. Calculate partial sums of geometric series.
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Z.16. Solve mixed review problems involving partial sums.
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Z.17. Determine if a geometric series is convergent or divergent.
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Z.18. Find the value of an infinite geometric series.
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Z.19. Write a repeating decimal as a fraction using geometric series.
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Z.20. Apply sequences and series to solve financial and growth problems.
AA. Introduction to Limits
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AA.01. Find limits using graphs.
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AA.02. Find one-sided limits using graphs.
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AA.03. Determine if a limit exists based on graphical analysis.
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AA.04. Estimate limits numerically using tables of values.
BB. Calculate Limits
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BB.01. Find limits using addition, subtraction, and multiplication laws.
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BB.02. Find limits using the division law.
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BB.03. Find limits using power and root laws.
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BB.04. Apply multiple limit laws to evaluate limits.
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BB.05. Find limits of polynomials and rational functions.
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BB.06. Find limits involving factorisation and rationalisation techniques.
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BB.07. Use L’Hôpital’s Rule to evaluate indeterminate forms.
CC. Limits Involving Infinity
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CC.01. Find limits at vertical asymptotes using graphs.
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CC.02. Determine end behaviour of functions using graphs.
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CC.03. Determine end behaviour of polynomial and rational functions.
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CC.04. Evaluate limits as x approaches positive and negative infinity.
DD. Limits and Rational Functions
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DD.01. Find the limit at a vertical asymptote of a rational function (Part I).
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DD.02. Find the limit at a vertical asymptote of a rational function (Part II).
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DD.03. Analyze the behavior of rational functions near vertical asymptotes.
EE. Continuity
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EE.01. Identify graphs of continuous functions.
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EE.02. Determine continuity of a function using graphs.
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EE.03. Determine one-sided continuity using graphs.
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EE.04. Find and analyse points of discontinuity using graphs (removable, jump, infinite).
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EE.05. Determine continuity on an interval using graphs.
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EE.06. Determine the continuity of a piecewise function at a point.
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EE.07. Make a piecewise function continuous by choosing appropriate parameters.
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EE.08. Apply the Intermediate Value Theorem.
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EE.09. Relate continuity to differentiability.
FF. Introduction to Derivatives
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FF.01. Calculate the average rate of change of a function (Part I).
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FF.02. Calculate the average rate of change of a function (Part II).
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FF.03. Find instantaneous rates of change using limits.
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FF.04. Interpret velocity as a rate of change.
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FF.05. Find values of derivatives using limits.
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FF.06. Find the slope of a tangent line using limits.
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FF.07. Find equations of tangent lines using limits.
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FF.08. Understand the relationship between the derivative and the slope of a curve.
GG. Calculate Derivatives
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GG.01. Apply the sum and difference rules of differentiation.
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GG.02. Apply the product rule of differentiation.
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GG.03. Apply the quotient rule of differentiation.
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GG.04. Apply the power rule of differentiation (Part I).
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GG.05. Apply the power rule of differentiation (Part II).
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GG.06. Find derivatives of polynomials.
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GG.07. Find derivatives of rational functions.
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GG.08. Find derivatives of trigonometric functions (Part I).
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GG.09. Find derivatives of trigonometric functions (Part II).
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GG.10. Apply the chain rule of differentiation.
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GG.11. Find derivatives of radical functions.
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GG.12. Find derivatives using the product rule.
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GG.13. Find derivatives using the quotient rule (Part I).
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GG.14. Find derivatives using the quotient rule (Part II).
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GG.15. Find derivatives using the chain rule (Part I).
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GG.16. Find derivatives using the chain rule (Part II).
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GG.17. Use implicit differentiation to find derivatives.