March 17
section covered in text:
2.7. Derivatives
objective: to
be able to find the derivative of a function at a point algebraically or
numerically
key ideas and/or vocabulary
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derivative of a function f at a point x = a
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the derivative as the slope of a tangent
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point slope form of equation of tangent line
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derivative as instantaneous rate of change
solved problems - using key ideas
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#13,16. using definition of derivative to find
f'(a)
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#1. good exercise to help understand values
of function
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#3. using slopes of tangent lines to compare
derivatives
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#4. using tangent line to find derivative
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#12. estimating derivatives using the definition
and using zoom feature of calculator
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#17,19-22. finding function given derivative
as a limit
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#24. finding velocity
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#25,27-29. understanding rate of change
group work
none
announcements
Homework.#2,10,12,16,18,26,30
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QUESTION OF THE DAY
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Find the number a that makes the function
continuous at x = -4.
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SOLUTION
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SOLUTION.
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