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University Business Math Limits, Derivatives and Marginal Analysis — Unit Notes

Every definition and theorem this unit expects you to know, stated once each and written to be revised from: 6 definitions and 7 theorems, 6 worked examples, 3 diagrams, in 15 printable pages. This page lists what the notes cover. The notes themselves come with the University Business Math bundle.

Unit notes — in the bundle

15 pages 13 definitions & theorems 6 worked examples 36 key words 6 Try-it pairs, answered 14-row at-a-glance table 36-entry glossary Fill-in-the-blank guided twin 3 diagrams Letter size, print-ready

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Limits, Derivatives and Marginal Analysis — what the notes cover

7 sections, in the order the unit is taught. Each entry below is the title of a definition or a theorem the notes state in full.

What you need

Also in this section: 1 note on method and common errors.

Limits from graphs and by algebra

  • Definition — Limit of a function at a number
  • Theorem — Finding a limit by algebra

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

Infinite limits, limits at infinity and asymptotes

  • Definition — Vertical and horizontal asymptotes
  • Theorem — Limits at infinity of a rational function

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

Continuity and sign charts

  • Definition — Continuity at a number
  • Theorem — The sign of a continuous function

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Rates of change and the derivative

  • Definition — Average rate of change
  • Definition — The derivative at a number
  • Theorem — Where a derivative fails to exist

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors, 1 diagram.

The power, sum and constant multiple rules

  • Theorem — The basic differentiation rules
  • Theorem — The tangent line at a point

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Marginal cost, revenue and profit

  • Definition — Marginal cost, revenue and profit
  • Theorem — Marginal revenue against marginal cost

Also in this section: 1 worked example, 1 note on method and common errors.

Where the notes are

The notes are one of the documents in the University Business Math Solutions Bundle, beside the unit test, the challenge problems and every worked answer key. The Limits, Derivatives and Marginal Analysis practice worksheet is free and stays free.

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