Slope of the Tangent Line

Slope of the Tangent Line
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2017-09-12 19:22
This example demonstrates the tangent line at point (c, f(c)) by adjusting sliders c and h. It illustrates the concept of derivatives using commands Line, Slope, and Tangent. Suitable for high school math education to help students understand the slope of the tangent line.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Line(A, B) → c_1
  2. Slope(c_1) → d
  3. Tangent((c, f(c)), f) → e
  4. Slope(e) → g