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is the derivative of a function the tangent line?
the tangent line for a function can be found by computing the derivative. but the tangent line is not the same thing as the derivative.
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how do you find the vertical asymptotes of a function?
finding the vertical asymptotes of a function, both from a graph and from a given function involves just a few easy techniques.
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how do you find the oblique asymptotes of a function?
oblique asymptotes. what are they? how do you find them? and what good are they? find out about rational functions, hyperbolas and other special cases here!
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can a function have more than two horizontal asymptotes?
the answer is no, a function cannot have more than two horizontal asymptotes. wondering why? check out this post for the answer!
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what is meant by differentiation in mathematics?
calculus is all about curves and differentiation allows us to figure out rates of change when the change is itself changing. click here to learn more!
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how to brag without being totally annoying
your college personal statement should do a little bragging. but how do you talk about all the things you’ve accomplished without alienating your reader?
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5 ways to earn college credit before stepping foot on campus
useful tips for getting a head start on college and saving money on tuition. in may, a new report announced that the class of 2015 was the most indebted in u.s. history, with graduates leaving school with an average of $35,051 in debt. on a ten-year repayment plan, that amounts to a payment of $400…
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best test prep advice from your favorite songs
we all know that song. it’s absolutely terrible. you hate it. you hear it on the radio 24/7, and then, a week later, listening to the radio… music is powerful. songs stick in your memory and can affect your emotions and productivity…and guess what? they can also give you test prep advice! yes, now even…
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how to ace act math: topics and tips
the act math test assesses the mathematical skills students are expected to obtain before grade 12 (meaning through advanced algebra and basic trigonometry, but not calculus).
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your complete guide to act test sections
there are four core act sections (reading, english, math, science) and one optional writing section. prepare for all sections with this post!