Question

Given that f(–2.4) = -1 and f(-1.9) = -8, approximate f'(-2.4). f'(-2.4)

Answer 1

Answer:

f'(-2.4) ≈ -14

General Formulas and Concepts:
Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

• Coordinates (x, y)

Slope Formula: $\displaystyle m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

Functions

• Function Notation

Calculus

Differentiation

• Derivatives
• Derivative Notation

Step-by-step explanation:

*Note:

The definition of a derivative is the slope of the tangent line.

Step 1: Define

Identify.

f(-2.4) = -1

f(-1.9) = -8

Step 2: Differentiate

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m.

1. [Derivative] Set up [Slope Formula]:                                                           $\displaystyle f'(-2.4) \approx \frac{f(x_2) - f(x_1)}{x_2 - x_1}$
2. Substitute in coordinates:                                                                           $\displaystyle f'(-2.4) \approx \frac{-8 - -1}{-1.9 - -2.4}$
3. Evaluate:                                                                                                       $\displaystyle f'(-2.4) \approx -14$

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Topic: AP Calculus AB/BC (Calculus I/I + II)

Unit: Differentiation