Intro to Calculus: Derivatives (1/5-1/6)

Intro to Calculus:
Derivatives (1/6-1/7)

​What is the slope of the red line?

Is it possible to find a slope for the blue one?

Recap: Slope

Derivatives

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of $$y=8x^4-17$$

• $$y'=24x^3$$

• $$y'=12x^3$$

• $$y'=64x^4$$

• $$y'=32x^3$$

Derivatives of polynomials

Multiple Choice

Find the derivative of $$f\left(x\right)=3x^2-x+5$$

• $$6x^2-1$$

• $$6x$$

• $$6x-1$$

• $$5x$$

What does f'(x)=0 mean?

Open Ended

Exit Ticket: In your own words, what is the derivative of a formula?