Illustrating Derivative

of a Function
 Tangent line

A line that intersects a circle or a curve at exactly one

point.

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 •Tangent
  line

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 Example:
Find the slope and the equation of a
tangent line to the curve y = x2 at x = 2.

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 Example:
Find the slope of a tangent line to the
curve y = 9 – x2 at x = 2.

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 •Derivative
  of a Function
It is the instantaneous change in rate.

Derivative of a function at a given number

Alternative

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 Example:
Find the derivative of f(x) = 5x + 12 at x
= 1.

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
 Example:
Find the derivative of f(x) = x2 – 4x +1.

3.4 Illustrating Derivative of a

Function
Illustrating Derivative
of a Function