Final Exams Notes Flashcards
What does a sign change signify in iteration?
That there is a solution between the two values you have just put in, therefore you must try more values between those two.
When you use an iteration machine, when do you know when you have found the solution?
When you find two values that are equal when rounded to the desired number of decimal places.
What is the equation for a circle with centre (0,0) and radius r?
r^2= x^2 + y^2
Write out the initial bracket for completing the square
(x + b/2)^2 - (balancing number)
When a is positive what does the completing the square balancing number tell you?
the minimum y point.
The minimum y point is (-b/2, balancing number)
If the balancing number is positive, what does this tell you?
There are no real roots
What is the difference of two squares?
a^2-b^2 = (a + b)(a - b)
What is a geometric sequence?
One where the term to term rule is to multiply or divide by the same value.
How do you find the multiplier or divider in a geometric sequence?
Divide a term by the previous term
What are the equations for exponential graphs?
y= k^x y= k^-x
Under what conditions do exponential graphs curve up?
If k>1 and the power is positive
If x^2 > a^2
x > a or x < -a
If x^2 < a^2
-a < x < a
Explain the graph transformation: y = f (x-1)
Shifts to the right
Explain the graph transformation: y = f (x) -1
Shifts down
Explain the graph transformation: y = f (-x)
Reflects in the x axis
Explain the graph transformation: y = f (2x)
Squashed by stretch factor 2
Explain the graph transformation: y = 2f (x)
Height doubles
State the alternate segment theorem
The angle between a tangent and a chord is always equal to the angle made at the circumference by the two lines drawn from the ends of the chord.
What does “the angle subtended at” mean
The angle made at
How do you read column vectors?
The numerator is the horizontal movement
The denominator is the vertical movement
How should you write vectors?
Underline them
What does
—>
AB
mean?
Go from point A to point B