Calculus I

Tutorial #1 (24–28 Oct 2022)

Topics:

• Functions and their graph

• Combining functions

• Trigonometrical functions

Problem 1. Graph the following equations and explain why they are not graphs of
functions of x.
a. |y| = x b. y 2 = x2

Problem 2. Find a formula for each function graphed

Problem 3. Find a formula for each function graphed

Problem 4. A box with an open top is to be constructed from a rectangular piece of

cardboard with dimensions 14 in. by 22 in. by cutting out equal squares of side x at
each corner and then folding up the sides as in the figure. Express the volume V of

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the box as a function of x.

Problem 5. A cone problem Begin with a circular piece of paper with a 4 in. radius
as shown in part (a). Cut out a sector with an arc length of x. Join the two edges of
the remaining portion to form a cone with radius r and height h, as shown in part (b)

a. Explain why the circumference of the base of the cone is 8π − x.

b. Express the radius r as a function of x.

c. Express the height h as a function of x.

d. Express the volume V of the cone as a function of x.

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Problem 6. If u(x) = 4x − 5, v(x) = x2 , and f (x) = 1/x, find formulas for the

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 following.

a. u(v(f (x))) b. u(f (v(x)))

c. v(u(f (x))) d. v(f (u(x)))
e. f (u(v(x))) f. f (v(u(x)))

√
Problem 7. Let f (x) = x − 3, g(x) = x, h(x) = x3 and j(x) = 2x. Express each of
the following functions as a composite involving one or more of f, g, h, and j.
√ √
a. y = x − 3 b. y = 2 x
c. y = x1/4 d. y = 4x
p
e. y = (x − 3)3 f. y = (2x − 6)3 .

Problem 8. Copy and complete the following table

g(x) f (x) (f ◦ g)(x)

√
x−7 x
x+2 3x
√ √
x−5 x2 − 5
x x
x−1 x−1
1
1+ x
x
1
x
x

√
Problem 9. Let f (x) = x + 1, g(x) = x1 .

a. Write a formula for f ◦ g and g ◦ f .

b. Find the domain of these above combination functions.

c. Find the range of these above combination functions.

a. f : even Problem 10. Assume that f is an even function, g is an odd function, and both f
g : odd and g are defined on the entire real line R. Which of the following (where defined) are
f.g(x)= f(x).g(x)
even? odd?
f.g(-x)= f(-x).g(-x)
= -f(x).g(x)
= -f.g(x) a. f g b. f /g c. g/f
fg is an odd function 2 2
d. f = f f e. g = gg f. f ◦ g
b. f/g g. g ◦ f h. f ◦ f i. g ◦ g
f/g(x) = f(x)/g(x)
f/g(-x) = f(-x)/g(-x) = -f(x)/g(x)
f/g is an odd function
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e. g^2 = g.g f. f o g(x) =
g.g(x) = g(x).g(x) 3
g.g(-x) = g(-x).g(-x)
= g(x).g(x)
g^2 is an even function
In the following exercise, one of sin(x), cos(x) and tan(x) is given. Find the other two
if x lies in the specified interval.

Problem 11. sin(x) = 35 ,

π 
x∈ 2
,π .

Problem 12. cos(x) = 13 , x ∈ − π2 , 0 .

 

Problem 13. tan(x) = 12 , x ∈ π, 3π

 
2
.

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Additional Problems (if time allows)

Problem 14. Are there two functions f and g such that f ◦ g = g ◦ f ? Give reasons
for your answer.

Problem 15. If f (x) is odd, can anything be said of g(x) = f (x) − 2? What if f is
even instead? Give reasons for your answer.

Problem 16. Graph the equation |x| + |y| = 1 + x.

Problem 17. Show that if f is both even and odd, then f (x) = 0 for every x in the
domain of f .