Derivative of a Sum-Product-Quotient-Composition

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Features a TI Calculator
Lesson Description:

Be able to compute the numerical value of the derivative of ANY function at a given input including a function constructed from a sum, difference, product, quotient or composition of functions.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do you take the derivative of a composition of functions using a TI graphing calculator?
  • Why is the sum of derivatives of two functions equal to the derivative of the sum of the functions?
  • How do you find the derivative of two functions that are added or subtracted?
  • How do you find the derivative of two functions that are multiplied together or divided?
  • How do you find the derivative of f(g(x)) using a graphing calculator?
  • Staff Review

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    This lesson explains how to find the value of the derivative of a function at a point. The functions in this lesson are of two functions added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, or composed together. The derivatives in this lesson are taken using a TI graphing calculator.