Class Info

  • Date: Wed, Sept 13
  • Meeting Info: 12p-1:40p, N700

Topics

Introduced alternative notation for “the limit definition of the derivative” using “h” in place of “x – a”:

Figure and definition from textbook (Sec 3.1: Defining the Derivative):

Example from WebWork “Derivatives – Limit Definition” (Problem 3) using the new “h” notation:

Started next topic: Sec 3.2 – The Derivative as a Function

with example from next WebWork set “Derivatives – Functions”:

To-Do After Class

  • Finish “Derivatives – Limit Definition” (due Monday, Sept 18)
  • Start next WebWork set “Derivatives – Functions” (due Thurs Sept 21)