Fun facts about derivatives
Daffy-nition
Daffy-nition is a mathematical operation on the function f(x). The operator is the symbol
Derivative of a constant f (x) = constant, f ' (x) = 0
Constant multiplier f'(ax) = a f'(x)
Power rule
Meaning of the derivative slope of tangent line
When the derivative is positive, the function is increasing
When the derivative is negative, the function is decreasing
the function has a horizontal tangent When the derivative is 0 the function has a horizontal tangent
the function may have a max or a min, but... When the derivative is 0 the function may have a max or a min, but...
When the derivative is undefined the function might also have a min or a max
Values of x where the derivative is either 0 or does not exist are called CRITICAL POINTS of the function
You must remember to check the function at ALL critical points to find the function's mins and maxes
The product rule (fg) ' = f 'g + g'f
The quotient rule “lo dhi – hi dlo over lo lo”
is the derivative of the derivative The second derivative is the derivative of the derivative
The second derivative
The End …for now…