User Guide

Figure 1.11: Unit Converter Assistant
Tutors
Over 40 interactive tutors help student users gain insight and understanding
of topics in courses such as precalculus, calculus, multivariate calculus,
vector calculus, and linear algebra. Some tutors help you work through a
problem step-by-step.
• From the Tools menu, select Tutors, and then one of the topic submenus.
For example, you can create a plot of the compositions of two functions using
the Function Composition Tutor.
To use the Function Composition Tutor:
1. From the Tools menu, select Tutors, Precalculus, and then Compositions.
The Function Composition Tutor is displayed. See Figure 1.12.
2. In the f(x) = and g(x) = text fields, enter the two functions.
3. Click the Display button. The tutor displays the compositions g(f(x)) and
f(g(x)).
4. To insert the plot into your document, click the Close button.
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