CliffsQuickReview Calculus (Cliffs Quick Review (Paperback))

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• Extreme value theorem
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CliffsQuickReview Calculus......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 How to Use This Book......Page 6 Visit Our Web Site......Page 7 Interval Notation......Page 8 Functions......Page 9 Linear Equations......Page 10 Trigonometric Functions......Page 13 Intuitive Definition......Page 19 Evaluating Limits......Page 21 One-sided Limits......Page 23 Infinite Limits......Page 24 Limits at Infinity......Page 26 Limits Involving Trigonometric Functions......Page 28 Continuity......Page 29 Definition......Page 34 Differentation Rules......Page 37 Trigonometric Function Differentiation......Page 39 Chain Rule......Page 40 Implicit Differentiation......Page 42 Higher Order Derivatives......Page 44 Functions......Page 45 Logarithmic Functions......Page 46 Tangent and Normal Lines......Page 48 Critical Points......Page 49 Extreme Value Theorem......Page 50 Mean Value Theorem......Page 51 Increasing/Decreasing Functions......Page 53 First Derivative Test for Local Extrema......Page 54 Second Derivative Test for Local Extrema......Page 55 Concavity and Points of Inflection......Page 56 Maximum/Minimum Problems......Page 57 Distance, Velocity, and Acceleration......Page 60 Related Rates of Change......Page 61 Differentials......Page 63 Antiderivatives/Indefinite Integrals......Page 68 Integration Techniques......Page 69 Distance, Velocity, and Acceleration......Page 78 Definite Integrals......Page 80 Area......Page 93 Sections......Page 98 Volumes of Solids of Revolution......Page 101 Arc Length......Page 106 CQR REVIEW......Page 109 Books......Page 114 Internet......Page 116 Glossary......Page 118 Appendix......Page 121 D......Page 126 G......Page 127 O......Page 128 W......Page 129 Concise, focused review helps junior high, high school, college, and graduate students make the grade in a calculus course. Includes: -- A handsome, easy-to-navigate new interior design -- Self-tests and exercises to help students master the material -- A glossary for quick and easy review of key terms -- A comprehensive index for fast look-ups Certain topics in algebra, geometry, analytical geometry, and trigonometry are essential in preparing to study calculus.