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Definition of the Derivative. Derivatives Review- 1. Tangent Line Problem . The tangent line can be found by finding the slope of the secant line through the point of tangency and a point on the curve. Theorem 2-1. Differentiability implies continuity Not the other way around.
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Definition of the Derivative Derivatives Review- 1
Tangent Line Problem The tangent line can be found by finding the slope of the secant line through the point of tangency and a point on the curve
Theorem 2-1 Differentiability implies continuity Not the other way around
Definition of the Derivative For a function f(x) the average rate of change along the function is given by: Which is called the derivative of f Notation:
2) Find the equation of the tangent line through the point (-2 , 2)
The graph of f(x) is given. Sketch the graph of f’
Piecewise derivatives. • Find f’(3) • Find f’(4) • Find f’(0)
Home Work Page 104 # 5-23 odd and # 39-48