807 Answered Questions for the topic Calculus 1

Calculus 1

09/27/17

calculate limit

A function is said to have a horizontal asymptote if either the limit at infinity exists or the limit at negative infinity exists. Show that the following functions has a horizontal asymptote by... more
Calculus 1

09/27/17

Calculate the following limits. Enter DNE for a limit which does not exist.

let f(x)=    sqrt(-2-x)+4 if x<-3   4 if x=-3   3x+14 if x> -3   Calculate the following limits. Enter DNE for a limit which does not exist.   lim(x->-3^-)... more
Calculus 1

09/26/17

For the function h(x)= x^3-27/x^2-9 complete the following:

a. Make a table of values of h(x) for x values close to 3 and on both sides of zero.   b. Make a conjecture about lim x arrow 3 h(x). Round conjecture to 2 decimal places.                      ... more
Calculus 1

09/26/17

Use the limit process to find the slope of the line tangent to the graph

let f(x)= (5x^4)-6   Use the limit process to find the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f at x=3.   slope at x=3: ???     Find an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at... more
Calculus 1 Limits

09/21/17

I need help finding the limit/showing that it doesn't exist (Calc 1)

limx-->infinity (square root(9x2+x) - 3x)
Calculus 1

09/20/17

Find the limit, if it exists. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) lim x → ∞ x + 2 36x2 + 1

Find the limit, if it exists. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)lim x → ∞ x + 236x2 +1
Calculus 1

09/20/17

solve for (f o g o h)(x)

find (f o g o h)(x)     f(x)= sqrt(7x)       g(x)= (x/(x-3))    and h(x)= 3sqrt(12x) 
Calculus 1

09/20/17

For the function h given below, find a formula for h(x) and the domain of h. Enter the domain using interval notation.

For the function h given below, find a formula for h(x) and the domain of h. Enter the domain using interval notation.   f(x)= sqrt((8x-4)    g(x)=(2x^2)-6   find h(x)= (g o f)(x)   my answer... more

09/17/17

limit of (root(x^2-7) - 4) / x^2 - 3x as x approaches 3

need to manipulate this so the denominator isn't 0
Calculus 1

09/16/17

lim (lnx^2-x^-2) as x approaches 0

lim (lnx^2-x^-2)  as x approaches 0    
Calculus 1

09/16/17

Lim (1/x-lnx) as x approaches 0 from left hand side

Determine the infinite limit lim (1/x-lnx)  as x approaches 0 from left 
Calculus 1

09/15/17

Calc 1 Trig Equation

Find all values of x in the interval [0, 2π] that satisfy the following equation.24 cot2(x) = 8   I think the first step is to solve for cot(x) which is equal to \sqrt{3} / 3. I don't know what... more

09/13/17

consider the function f(x)=3x^2-x/x^2-6x+5

List any vertical asymptotes of f(x), and explain, using limits, why each is a vertical asymptote. List any horizontal asymptotes of f(x), and explain, using limits, why each is a vertical... more
Calculus 1

09/11/17

rewrite and simplify9^-3/3^-8

rewrite and simplify

09/10/17

Let f(x)=sqrt(x+1);Compute T1,T2 at 0. And by that I mean Taylor . I know how to compute a Taylor polynomial for f(x,y) but how do I compute for f(x)?

Let f(x)=sqrt(x+1); Compute T1,T2 at 0. And by that I mean Taylor . I know how to compute a Taylor polynomial for f(x,y) but how do I compute for f(x)?   Please help I have an exam tomorrow :( ... more
Calculus 1 Math Trigonometry

09/08/17

cos(t)=-7/9 t is in quadrant III find cos(2t)

Here's the exact formatting,  If cos(t)=−7/9cos⁡(t),  where π<t<3π2π<t<3π2, find the value of the following trigonometric function cos(2t)
Calculus 1

09/05/17

Find f(a + h) - f(a) for the following function. Simplify your answer. f(x) = x^2 - 10 x + 9

I don't understand how to do this since there is no f(x) to plug in to solve. Just f(a+h) - f(a)
Calculus 1

09/03/17

The function​ s(t) represents the position of an object at time equals 86s(3)=86

The function s(t) represents the position of an object at time t moving along a line. Suppose s left parenthesis 3 right parenthesis equals 86s(3)=86 and s left parenthesis 5 right parenthesis... more
Calculus 1

08/30/17

Introduction to Calc inequality

The inequality is x7 - x6 <= 0. So far, I think the first step is to factor out x^6, leaving us with (x^6)(x-1) <= 0, though I'm not sure about this step. Any help is appreciated!
Calculus 1

08/25/17

calculate water pressure

At the surface of the ocean, the water pressure is the same as the air pressure above the water, 15 lb/in2. Below the surface, the water pressure increases by 4.34 lb/in2 for every 10 ft of... more
Calculus 1 Functions Motion

08/23/17

The position function of a particle in rectilinear motion

The position function of a particle in rectilinear motion is given by s(t) = 2t^3 – 21t^2 + 60t + 3 for t ≥ 0 with t measured in seconds and s(t) measured in feet. Find the position and... more
Calculus 1

08/22/17

|y|=x explain why it is not graph of function of x

I don't know how to answer this
Calculus 1 Math Calculus Physics

08/21/17

Calculus question

A ball is tossed up from a tower 50m above the ground. If the ball has an initial velocity of 30m/s, how long will it take to hit the ground if a = -9.81m/s^2.   Help!?
Calculus 1 Precalculus Algebra

08/18/17

expression for fn

= 1/(2- (3-2x)/(4-3x))
Calculus 1 Differentiation

08/16/17

Differentiation Confusion

If we expand (3x^2 - 1)^4 we get,   (3x^2 - 1)^4 = 81x^8 - 108x^6 + 54x^4 - 12x^2 + 1   If we derive (3x^2 - 1)^4 we get, (via chain rule)   24x(3x^2 - 1)^3   However if we derive (81x^8 -... more

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