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Acquire an understanding of basic concepts in relation to algebra, matrices, inequalities and functions
Solve systems of linear equations using a variety of methods
Use trigonometric relationships to model periodic behaviour, and exponential and logarithmic functions to model growth and decay
Determine derivatives from first principles and using derivative rules, calculate integrals of simple functions
Determine asymptotes and limits of functions, and use derivatives to identify critical points of a function
Identify suitable methods to solve a given mathematical problem, and communicate the problem, the method and the solution in clear terms
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Topics covered in this unit include: · Straight lines & linear functions · Systems of linear equations & matrices · Precalculus review · Functions: their graphs and limits · Trigonometric functions · Slopes of curves and more on derivatives · Exponential and Logarithmic functions · Higher-order derivatives and applications.