Worksheet 1 Math 2A, Differential Calculus, Fall 2018

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Problem 1. A box with an open top is to be constructed from a rectangular piece of cardboard
with dimensions 12 in. by 20 in. by cutting out equal squares of side x at each corner and
then folding up the sides as in the figure (on the board). Express the volume V of the box as
a function of x.

Problem 2. Determine whether the given functions are even, odd, or neither.

x x x
(a) f (x) = (b) g(x) = 4 (c) h(x) =
x2 +1 x +1 x+1
Problem 3. Find the domain of the function.

cos(x)
f (x) =
(x2 − 2) · (1 − sin(x))

Problem 4. Use the Law of Exponents to rewrite and simplify the expression.
p √
x2n · x3n−1 a b
(a) n+2
(b) √3
x ab

Problem 5. Find a formula for the inverse of the function.

1 − e−x
y=
1 + e−x
.