Derivative of an Exponential Function

Derivative of an Exponential Function
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2016-10-26 05:07
This example demonstrates the calculation and graph transformation of the derivative of an exponential function. Key math concepts include exponential functions, derivatives, limits, and function graphs. GeoGebra commands/objects used: a (variable/parameter), f (function), g (function), b (point), h (point), p (point), text1 (text). Suitable for high school mathematics teaching and introductory calculus learners.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Numeric a(2.3)
  2. f(x) = a^(x)
  3. g(x) = (f'(0) * x) + 1
  4. f'(0)
  5. h(x) = 2^(x)
  6. p(x) = 3^(x)