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Derivatives
The derivative is the instantaneous rate of change: the slope of the tangent line. Built from the limit of difference quotients, interpreted as velocity, marginal cost and sensitivity, computed for powers, and used to read graphs.
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Key idea
Prereqs: Limits. Next: Rules of differentiation. Follows Khan Academy Calculus AB Unit 2, 3Blue1Brown *Essence of Calculus* ch. 2, MIT 18.01.Next: 1. Definition