Introduction to Derivatives

Have you heard of the term "derivative" before? What do you think it means?
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Have you heard of the term "derivative" before? What do you think it means?

Slide 1 - Open vraag

Which blue line demonstrates a line tangent to the curve?
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Slide 2 - Quizvraag

Derivative Formula #1
Derivative Formula #2

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Let's Practice with These Equations!
We'll start with Example 1 in your notes.  Here's the process when finding the derivative AT A POINT:
  1.  Write the equation you will use.
  2.  Fill in known information for f(a).  In this problem, we know that f(3)=6.
  3. Substitute x into f(a) to complete your limit.
  4. Simplify this expression using your knowledge of factoring.
  5. Once you get a limit that can be solved (the denominator is not zero, substitute 3 into your expression and solve.


Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Test Yourself!
Try to perform Example 1 in your notes.  You can compare your work with mine on the next slide!

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

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What if we needed the equation of the tangent line (Example 2)?
Well, we have a slope and a point.  Use point-slope form to generate an equation for the tangent line!

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Is this making sense? Please let me know where you are confused!

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Drag the function graphs above down to their matching derivative graphs below!

Slide 9 - Sleepvraag

Let's try another one! 
Do example 7 in your notes, and then compare your work with mine on the next slide.  Try and use our formal limit equation!

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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Do you have any questions or areas of concern?

Slide 12 - Open vraag

You are a SMART COOKIE, and you can do this!  Practice makes perfect.

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