Section 3.2 The Derivative as a Function
Section 3.2 The Derivative as a Function
Text for Section 3.2 The Derivative as a Function
Learning Objectives
- Define the derivative function of a given function.
- Graph a derivative function from the graph of a given function.
- State the connection between derivatives and continuity.
- Describe three conditions for when a function does not have a derivative.
- Explain the meaning of a higher-order derivative.
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Videos for Section 3.2
- Calculating a derivative using the definition
- Ex 1: Determine a Derivative using The Limit Definition (quadratic)
- Ex 2: Determine a Derivative using The Limit Definition (reciprocal)
- Ex 3: Determine a Derivative using The Limit Definition (sqrt)
- Ex 4: Determine the Derivative of a Function Using the Limit Definition (ax^2+bx+c)
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