Unit 2 Overview: Differentiation

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An Introduction to Differentiation ⤴

In this unit, you will learn more about derivatives, how they are defined, and the basic derivative rules (and exceptions). As one of the core foundations of analyzing functions and change in calculus itself, it is of utmost importance to gain an in-depth understanding of this unit before moving forward to more advanced concepts. This unit makes up 10-12% of the Calculus AB exam and 4-7% of the Calculus BC exam.

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2.0Unit 2 Overview: Differentiation

2.1Defining Average and Instantaneous Rates of Change at a Point

2.2Defining the Derivative of a Function and Using Derivative Notation

2.3Estimating Derivatives of a Function at a Point

2.4Connecting Differentiability and Continuity: Determining When Derivatives Do and Do Not Exist

2.5Applying the Power Rule

2.6Derivative Rules: Constant, Sum, Difference, and Constant Multiple

2.7Derivatives of cos x, sinx, e^x, and ln x