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Introduction To Mathematical Modelling Assignment Questions -
Q1. Determine if the following functions are even, odd or neither.
(i) f(x) = (x3-2x)/(5x4-x2)
(ii) f(x) = sin((x6-2x2)/(x4+2x2))
Q2. For the function y = f(x) = |2x + 3|,
(i) Determine the domain and range of the function.
(ii) Clearly sketch the function showing important points, i.e. intercepts.
(iii) Find a restriction of the domain such that the function is one-to-one.
Q3. Evaluate the following limits:
(i) limx→-3(x2-3x-18)/(x2+8x+15)
(ii) limx→∞(6x3-4x+7)/(5-2x2-3x3)
Q4. Find the derivative of the following functions:
(i) y = (xex + sinx)7
(ii) y = (x3 + x)sin-1x
Q5. Using implicit differentiation, determine dy/dx if
sin(yx) = y2
Q6. Using logarithmic differentiation, determine dy/dx if
y = (x4-3x3+5)1/3/(x3-7x2)2/5
Q7. Is there a number b such that limx→1(x2+2bx-b-2)/(x2-4x+3) exists? If so, find the value of b and the value of limit.
Q8. For the curve x2 + xy + y2 = 6, find the points where tangent is parallel to the (a) x-axis; (b) y-axis.