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Unit 2 – Fundamentals of Differentiation
Topic 2.2
How can you graphically understand the derivative?
Describe the rate of change of the function in words.
Find the equation of the tangent line to the graph.
Observe the slope of the tangent line to the graph at a specific point.
Continuously take the difference quotient over smaller intervals.
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AP Calculus AB/BC - 2.2 Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative Notation
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