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Calculus. Chapter 2. A derivative is. the slope of the tangent line. Definition of Derivative. 3 ways a derivative fails to exist. D iscontinuities Sharp turn Vertical tangent. Slope of secant line. average rate of change (average velocity). Instantaneous Velocity. Derivative.
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Calculus Chapter 2
Discontinuities • Sharp turn • Vertical tangent
average rate of change (average velocity)
Instantaneous Velocity
(fg) ’ = fg’ + gf’ First d’second + second d’first
Bottom d’top – top d’bottom (bottom)2
Sec x 2
-csc x 2
Find derivative at x = c m Find ordered pair for point. Plug into y – y = m(x – x ) 1 1
Know: Want: Eq: Deriv: Remember: