Notations and Power Rule
In this lesson, you will learn about notations of derivatives, including prime and Leibniz notation. The video also covers how to use the definition of the derivative to find the algebraic rule for transforming a function into its derivative. You will also discover the power rule for derivatives, which is a rule for transforming power functions into their derivatives. The video also introduces Wolfram Alpha as a tool that can be used to find derivatives and simplify algebraic expressions.
Understand clearly prime and Leibniz notation as ways of indicating the derivative of functions symbolically. Understand how the definition of the derivative with difference quotient is used to find the algebraic rule for transforming a function into its derivative. Use the definition of the derivative to find the derivative rule for the power function.
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- Wolfram Alpha engine - A computation engine that can do many calculations / derivatives for you as well as look up reliable information about almost anything.
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- What is Leibniz notation?
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- How can you find the derivative of a function?
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Staff Review
This lesson starts off with a basic explanation of the notation for derivatives and how the power rule works for derivatives. The notation and function definitions are all shown in this introduction to derivatives. This lesson is more of an explanation of how this works rather than showing you specific examples.
