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Mathematics for
Computing
Chapter 2
Derivatives
 3.1 Tangents and
Derivatives at a Point
 Function Curve

Secant Line
- Average rate of
change

Tangent Line
- Instantaneous rate of
change at the point P
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Example: Find an equation for the tangent
to the curve at the given point
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∴ m=2
m=2

If equation of tangent at (-1, 3):

y = mx + c
3 = 2(-1) + c
C=5

Therefore equation of tangent at the point:

y = 2x + 5
Practice !
Answers
•5. 
Y = 2x+5
6. Y = 1
7. y=x+1
8. Y = 2x+3
9. y=12x+16
10. Y =
3.2 Derivatives as a
Function
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•1.  f’(-3) = 6 ; f’(0) = 0 ; f’(1) = -2
2. f’(-1) = -4; f’(0) = -2 ; f’(2) = 2
3. g’(-1) = 2 ; g’(2) = - ; g’() = -
4. k’(-1) = -; k’(1) = - ; k’() = -
3.3 Differentiation
Rules
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Examples: Find the First and Second
Derivatives
Answers
•7.  =- + =

9.

11. + -
 Examples: Find the derivatives
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2. ;

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4. ;