What is the derivative of a function primarily used for in calculus?

Calculus Derivatives and Integrals

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To solve algebraic equations
To find the area under a curve
To determine the slope of a tangent line
To calculate the volume of a solid
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When finding the derivative, what operation is performed on the exponent?
It is multiplied by the coefficient
It is subtracted from the coefficient
It is divided by the coefficient
It is added to the coefficient
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the exponent of a term when taking its derivative?
It is increased by one
It remains the same
It is decreased by one
It is doubled
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the derivative of a constant?
The constant multiplied by x
The constant itself
Zero
One
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of raising any number to the zeroth power?
Zero
The number itself
One
Infinity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for the integral in calculus?
Constant
Exponent
Derivative
Antiderivative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of finding an integral?
To solve differential equations
To find the slope of a tangent line
To determine the rate of change
To calculate the area under a curve
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