Practice Definition of the Derivative (Limit Definition) - 1.2 | 3. Derivatives | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Calculus
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Calculate the derivative of f(x) = 3x + 5 using the limit definition.

💡 Hint: Start by applying the limit definition with h approaching 0.

Question 2

Easy

What does the derivative of a constant function (e.g., f(x) = 7) equal?

💡 Hint: Recall the nature of constant functions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of the derivative?

  • The slope of a secant line.
  • The slope of a tangent line.
  • The area under a curve.

💡 Hint: Think about how we calculate the slope at a point.

Question 2

True or False: The derivative of a constant function is zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a constant function.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a function f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x - 5, find the derivative using the limit definition and confirm with shortcut methods.

💡 Hint: Remember to simplify the limit carefully.

Question 2

Analyze the function f(x) = e^x and find its derivative by using the limit definition.

💡 Hint: Recall that e^x behaves particularly well in limits.

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