Calculus Flashcards
Parallel lines have equal…
Gradients
Differentiating a line gives a function for…
The gradient at any point.
When you antidifferentiate, you must add…
The constant C
In the form f(x)=ax2+bx+c, if a is negative, the quadratic will be…
negative (n-shaped)
What is the square root of 9?
3 or -3
What symbol should you put in front of the square root of a number?
The plus-minus symbol
The second derivative (f’‘x) of an equation tells you…
The rate of change of the gradient (whether it is increasing, decreasing, and how fast)
Find a turning point by setting f’x to…
0
The derivatave of a distance equation (s) is…
The speed equation (v)
The derivative of the speed equation (v) is…
The acceleration equation (a)
Before you factorise, always look for…
Common factors
When calculating for what values a function is decreasing, replace…
= sign with relevant less than or equal to sign
