Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions Section 3.1
Power Functions For n = 4 we find the derivative of f (x) = x4 as follows:
Example 1, power rule If f (x) = x6, then f (x) = 6x5. (b) If y = x1000, then y = 1000x999. (c) If y = t 4, then = 4t 3. (d) = 3r 2
Example 2, differentiate
Example 3, Tangent & Normal
Example 3, Tangent & Normal Tangent Line Normal Line
Example 4, constant multiple
Example 5, derivative
Example 6, horizontal tangent
Example 6, horizontal tangent
Example 7, Acceleration
Example 8 If f (x) = ex – x, find f and f .
3.1 Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions Summarize Notes Read section 3.1 Homework Pg.181 #7,9,11,15,19,23,29,34,36,43,44,47,49,51
Find the 1st derivative
Find the 1st derivative
Find the 1st derivative
Find the Tangent and Normal lines
Find the Tangent and Normal lines
Find the Velocity and Acceleration Find acceleration at 1 second.
Find Horizontal Tangents