The derivative of f(x)=x^2 for any x Taking derivatives, Differential Calculus

Trig provides assistance in finding the derivatives of hyperbolic functions. The presentation provides an example of finding the derivative involving hyperbolic functions. Using the chain rule, the video finds the derivative of a...

Sal defines the term derivative by taking the listener on a well-organized tour of the slope. First, he reviews the concept of the slope of a line from algebra, then extends this idea to look at the slope of the curve by first examining...

Sal defines the term derivative by taking the listener on a well-organized tour of the slope. First, he reviews the concept of the slope of a line from algebra, then extends this idea to look at the slope of the curve by first examining...

Pupils learn how to find the derivative of a function by applying the definition using limits. Learners understand that the derivative provides the slope of the tangent line and use that information to find the equation of the tangent...

Go beyond the basics with exponential functions. Using a function that contains an exponential function, the video shows the steps involved in finding its derivative. The 20th installment in a series of 31 uses an example with the...

Using a specific example, Sal shows how to find the equation of a tangent line to a given function at a specific point. Specifically, he solves the problem of finding the tangent line to the function f(x) = xex at x = 1. This problem...

Reverse any loss of knowledge on inverse functions. Individuals watch a video to learn about differentiating inverse functions. They memorize the rule, then see how to apply it in finding derivatives and determining equations of tangent...

See why exponential functions are special. Viewers learn how the derivatives of exponential functions are proportional to their original functions. They see that e^x is a special case where the constant of proportionality is one. 

Break the chain in finding derivatives of trigonometric functions. The short video provides a demonstration of finding the derivative of a trigonometric function where the argument is a function. The 12th video in a series of 31 focuses...

Graphically find the derivative of sin(x). Using the interactive, pupils graph the slope of the tangent line to the sine function. Class members use the resulting graph to determine the derivative of the sine function. They verify their...