Section 11.4
Introduction to Derivatives
Tangent line problem, derivative as instantaneous rate of change, computing derivatives from definition.
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Lesson Introducing the Limit Definition of the Derivative
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Examples of Using the Limit Definition of a Derivative to Find Tangent Lines
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Examples of Using the Alternative Formula for the Derivative
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Examples Comparing The Definition of the Derivative versus The Alternative Formula
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Examples of The Limit Definition of the Derivative with a Square Root in the Denominator
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