The Nature of Mathematics, 12th Edition
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Section 18.3: Derivatives

18.3 Outline

A.  Average rate of change
B. Instantaneous rate of change
C. Derivative
     1. derivative of f at x.
     2. differentiable function
     3. derivative of ex.
D. Tangent line
     1. tangent-line formula
     2. equation of tangent line at a point (h, k).
E.  Velocity

18.3 Essential Ideas

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