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Chapter 2 Derivatives (DF)
Learning Outcomes
How can we measure the instantaneous rate of change of a function?
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to...
Estimate the value of a derivative using difference quotients, and draw corresponding secant and tangent lines on the graph of a function.
Find derivatives using the definition of derivative as a limit.
Compute basic derivatives using algebraic rules.
Compute derivatives using the Product and Quotient Rules.
Compute derivatives using the Chain Rule.
Compute derivatives using a combination of algebraic derivative rules.
Compute derivatives of implicitly-defined functions.
Compute derivatives of inverse functions.
Readiness Assurance.
Before beginning this chapter, you should be able to...
Write equations of lines using slope-intercept and/or point-slope form (
Math is Fun 1 )
Find the average rate of change of a function over some interval (
Khan Academy 2 )
