Class Notes 10/1/09 KB
finds the slope of the tangent line at f=c
more specific; at a point
use when you have a function and a point
any function at any point
can be used for every problem
as x and x+h get closer, it approaches the slope of the tangent line.
Derivative: Slope of the tangent line.
Find when taking limit of the slope of the secant line
Derivative Worksheet:
2. The answer is -3 because it is the slope of the secant line. Since the equation 9-3x is linear, it has the same slope.
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review of limits terminology:
HOMEWORK: limits graded worksheet
Challenge problem due 10/14
work on derivative packet
Major quiz Friday 10/9
