How to visualize a derivative as the slope of a curve
In short: Understand the fundamental geometric interpretation of a derivative. This video demonstrates how to identify the slope of a tangent line at a specific point on a function.
In this video, Sal demonstrates how to view a function's derivative at a specific point as the tangent line's slope or the curve's gradient. This lesson is part of the AP Calculus AB curriculum on Khan Academy, developed with contributions from educators like Bill Scott of Phillips Academy.
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