How does the derivative relate to the tangent line?

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2022-02-13

How does the derivative relate to the tangent line?

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Kaylie Carroll

Kaylie Carroll

Beginner2022-02-14Added 12 answers

The value of the derivative of the function at a given point is equal to the slope of the tangent at that location. For example for a function y=f(x), the slope of the tangent at the point (x0,y0) is d dx f(x0).

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