THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS

THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
On computing the derivative of a function
Haryono Tandra

Abstract

This note discusses a fact and its application on examining the existence of a derivative of a function at a point. The application provides a relatively easier method while avoiding laborious computations when standard computing is used. This may be introduced as a part of applications of the derivative in a Calculus course.

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Keywords: functions; derivatives; mean value theorem.

Pages:  6$-$11     

Volume  XVI ,  Issue  1 ,  2013