Understanding Derivatives

The video tutorial explains how to determine derivative function values using two examples. The first example involves a linear function, demonstrating how to find the derivative and interpret it graphically. The second example covers a constant function, showing that its derivative is always zero. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the slope of tangent lines and provides graphical illustrations to aid comprehension.

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = 2x - 3?

• 2x

• 0

• 2

• 3

What is the value of f'(3) for the function f(x) = 2x - 3?

• 3

• 0

• 2

• 5

What does the derivative of a function at a point represent graphically?

• The slope of the tangent line at that point

• The y-intercept of the function

• The area under the curve

• The x-intercept of the function

What is the graphical representation of the function f(x) = 2x - 3?

• A parabola

• A straight line with slope 2

• A horizontal line

• A vertical line

What is the y-intercept of the function f(x) = 2x - 3?

• 3

• 2

• -3

• 0

What is the derivative of the constant function g(x) = 7?

• 0

• 1

• x

• 7

What is the value of g'(-2) for the function g(x) = 7?

• -2

• 0

• 1

• 7

What is the slope of the tangent line to a constant function?

• Equal to 0

• Equal to 1

• Equal to x

• Equal to the constant

Why is the derivative of a constant function always zero?

• Because the function has no slope

• Because the function is a horizontal line

• Because the function is vertical

• Because the function is increasing

What happens to the tangent line of a constant function at any point?

• It remains the same horizontal line

• It becomes a vertical line

• It disappears

• It becomes a diagonal line