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    The document discusses numerical techniques for calculating derivatives, including the symmetric difference quotient formula. It notes that calculators have a function called nDeriv that can approximate the derivative at a point numerically. It provides examples of using the nDeriv function and other calculator functions to find the derivative of a function at a given point and to draw and graph the tangent line and derivative. Students are assigned practice problems for homework involving these calculator functions.

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    September 12, 2012

    Lesson 2.4: Calculating the Derivative Numerically

    September 12, 2012

    Another numerical technique for estimating the value of the derivative f'(a) is the... Symmetric Difference Quotient:
    (for small values of h)

    September 12, 2012

    GOOD NEWS! While you need to know how to use the symmetric difference quotient formula... Your CALCULATOR can produce this numerical approximation!

    nDeriv Function (option 8 under the Math menu on your calc) This gives a numerical approximation for the derivative at a point The format of this function is...

    September 12, 2012

    Example 1: (pg 110)

    September 12, 2012

    Basically... BE CAREFUL! Use your brain before you use your calculator. You know more!

    September 12, 2012

    There is another function that allows you to draw a tangent line on the calculator. Example: (pg. 110) Draw the tangent line using your calculator for

    Find f'(-1)

    September 12, 2012

    We can even graph the derivative on our calculator using nDeriv! Example: (pg. 111)

    September 12, 2012

    Classwork: Pg 112 # 1 - 9 odd, 10, 12, 13, 15a, 16 *Mid Chapter Quiz Next Class!
    Using Calculator Functions #1 - 5 odd (Find tan-line #7, *9, 12, 13, 16 algebraically & check using calc) #10, 15a Application Problems Thoughtful Questions

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