Alternate limit definition of the derivative of f(x) at x=a
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lim (as) x~a
f(x)-f(a)/x-a
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point slope form
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y-y₁=m(x-x₁)
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IVT (Intermediate Value Theorem)
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SHOW:
1) F is continuous on [a,b] 2) K is any y-value between f(a) and f(b)
CONCLUDE:
The IVT guarantees that there's at least one x-value c between a and b such that f(c)=k
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Limit definition of the derivative of f(x)
Front
lim (as) h~0
f(x+h)-f(x)/h
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The Power Rule:
d/dx x^n
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nx^n-1
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Derivative (definition)
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Slope at a point
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d/dx C where c is a constant
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0
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d/dx c f(x)
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Cf'(x)
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lim (as) x~a f(x) exists if...
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lim (as) x~a f(x)= lim (as) x~a^- f(x)
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Equation of line tangent to f(x) at x=a
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Y-f(a)=f'(a)(x-a) or Y=f'(a)(x-a)+f(a)
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Sum Rule: d/dx f(x) + g(x)
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F'(x) + g'(x)
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A function is not differentiable at an x-value if there is a:
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Hole, jump, V.A, sharp turn, or vertical tangent line