Derivative of e^x by Erik Westlund

Derivative of e^x by Erik Westlund
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2016-02-25 02:00
This example demonstrates the derivative of the e^x function. The key mathematical concept is the derivative. Using commands like Distance, Tangent, Slope, Segment, and Intersect, the graph of e^x and its tangent lines are constructed. Suitable for high school math education and learning about derivatives.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Distance(B, A) → distanceBA
  2. Distance(A, C) → distanceAC
  3. Tangent(A, f) → d
  4. Slope(d) → m
  5. Segment(A, C) → b
  6. Intersect(xAxis, yAxis) → D
  7. Segment(B, D) → c
  8. Distance(B, D) → distanceBD
  9. Segment(B, A) → e