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New Functions From Old: Scaled and Shifted
Includes rules, examples, and sample problems on 6 different types of translations; vertical and horizontal shift, stretch, and reflection. Uses six basic functions (x, x^2, x^3, 1/x, x^1/2, and abs(x)) throughout examples, which makes...
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Hofstra University: Function Grapher
This site contains an actual online function graphing utility. Allows you to type in a function, choose max and min x and y values, zoom in and out, as well as a variety of other features. Just like having a graphing calculator online.
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Hofstra University: Calculus Applied to the Real World
This is a very nice layout of information relative to Calculus. The page is divided into various topics each containing a quiz over the material, topic summary, review problems, and on line tools to help with the topic. The topics of the...
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Derivatives of Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
This site explains the derivatives of standard logarithmic and exponential functions. The site has example problems and grades your work, explaining errors you may have made when attempting the problem.
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Hofstra Univ: Why Was Bubonic Plague So Devastating to European Society? [Pdf]
The Bubonic Plague or "Black Death" came out of the eastern Mediterranean along shipping routes, reaching Italy in the spring of 1348. By the time the epidemic was abating in 1351, between 25% and 50% of Europe's population had died. The...
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Hofstra University: Transport Geography: Transportation as a Derived Demand
An example of derived demand as it relates to the transportation industry.
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Hofstra University: Transport and Economic Development
This site, geared towards upper-level students, discusses the effects of transportation on the economy and geography. Includes definitions of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities.
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Hofstra University: The Indefinite Integral
Nice on-line tutorial site. The site explains the Anti derivative, gives formulas for finding the anti derivative of various general forms, and has examples the student can work on-line
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Hofstra University: Proof of the Power Rule
A good site with a definitions and proof of the power rule for both postive and negative powers.
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Hofstra University: Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
This is a 20 question quiz on logarithmic and exponential functions. This is a good way to be sure you know how to use logarithms and exponents. The site however only tells you if you've made a correct choice, there are no explanations.
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Hofstra University: Radicals and Rational Exponents
Interactive review of radicals and rational exponents. Students can enter their answers to questions and be told in the right sidebar whither they are right or wrong. There is also a help button that gives the answer and an explanation.
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Hofstra: Matrix Algebra
This site explains what matrix algebra is. Includes examples. It also covers scalar multiples.
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Hofstra University: Modeling the Sine Function
Extensive information on the sine function and links to the other trigonometric functions. The site includes definitions of properties of the sine function and various examples involving them. Also includes a number of real world...
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Hofstra University: Game Theory
This Hofstra University lesson has games dealing with matrices.
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Hofstra University: Linear Programming
This site is a summary of a chapter on linear programming. The site includes examples on each section of the chapter.
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Hofstra University: Linear Programming
This lesson is a review of problems with systems of inequalities. Many of the questions involve real world scenarios as word problems which the reader must decipher and resolve.
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Hofstra University: Review Exercises Random Variables..
Interactive review problems are offered to practice the concepts of random variables and statistics. Topics covered include, Bernoulli trials, normal and binomial distributions, Chebyshev's rule, and the like.
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Hofstra: Techniques of Differentiation
This applied calculus tutorial explains the various rules for taking the derivative of a function as well as giving a general formula for the operation and numerous examples.
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Hofstra University: Applied Calculus: Function Grapher
Students enter functions in standard mathematic notation and the tool creates a graph of the function. Multiple functions can be entered into the learning tool.
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Hofstra University: An Introduction to the Derivative
This lesson from the Hofstra University discusses the derivative. The lesson begins with the average rate of change of a function and discusses how this is related to the derivative of a function at a point. The site gives visual aids...
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Hofstra University: Transport Geography: Roman Road Appian Way
Hofstra University offers an excellent image and several paragraphs of information on the Appian Way, a road that set the standard for road construction throughout Roman territory.
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Hofstra University: Proof of the Quotient Rule
Online site that gives a formal proof of the quotient rule.