Extend pupil understanding of derivatives and tangent lines. The problem presented asks individuals to find the points on a graph that have a tangent line parallel to a given line. The instructor shows how to use the concept of a derivative to solve the problem.

Concepts

exponential functions, derivatives, polynomial functions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Post the video as a homework resource
• Use the video as an introduction to differentiation of basic functions

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure learners have previous experience with finding derivatives of exponential and polynomial functions

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows all work and explains each step thoroughly

Cons

• Shows only one example, which doesn't allow viewers an opportunity to master the concept