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The derivative as the slope of the tangent line

The derivative as the slope of the tangent line. (at a point). What is a derivative ?. A function the rate of change of a function the slope of the line tangent to the curve. The tangent line. single point of intersection. slope of a secant line. f(a) - f(x). a - x. f(x). f(a). x.

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6.1 Differential Equations & Slope Fields

6.1 Differential Equations & Slope Fields. Differential Equations. Any equation involving a derivative is called a differential equation . The solution to a differential is a family of curves that differ by a constant. Example: Find all functions that satisfy .

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