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Derivatives & Calculus

Derivatives measure rate of change (slope). Example: dxd​x3=3x2.

5 lessons · 20 slides

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1

What is a Derivative?

Plain-English meaning: the slope of the tangent line

2 slides

2

The Five Derivative Rules

Power, sum, product, quotient, chain — your toolkit

3 slides

3

Tangent Slopes (CSCA Pattern)

The two-step recipe: differentiate, then plug in

3 slides

4

The Chain Rule Trap

The #1 calculus mistake on CSCA — don't forget the inner derivative

1 slides

5

Practice: Derivatives (CSCA-style)

Power rule, chain rule, tangents — exam-pace drills

11 slides