Warm up: Below is a graph of f(x). Sketch the graph of f’(x)
Warm up: Below is a graph of f(x). Sketch the graph of f’(x)
Derivatives of Polynomials Section 2.2
Power Rule for a Polynomial Eg) Find the derivative function of:
Power Rule for a Polynomial Proof: Find the derivative of the general power function:
Polynomial Sum Rule Eg) Find the derivative of
Polynomial Sum Rule Proof: Find the derivative of:
Constant Multiple Rule Eg) Find the derivative of the following function:
Constant Multiple Rule Proof: Find the derivative of
Practice: Find the following derivatives a) b)
Summary: What are the three rules for derivatives we looked at today? If a function has a derivative function that is always positive, what does that mean about the function? Practice: Pg. 82, #2, 3, 5, 8, 18, 21, 26