differentiating by first principle. (1 Viewer)

[hscsubjectstodo]

should i bother learning first principle of differentiating?

 

[khorne]

It's very rarely in the exams, but you should learn it as part of the geometric definition of the derivative...

 

[ozziguy]

is that where you use some sort of weird formula, something to do with a 'h'? My teacher said it could potentially be in there but its a low chance, I dont think its been in there for the last few years? So maybe this year is a chance.

 

[ninetypercent]

yes, there is a chance that it will be tested. it's not hard to learn anway, just basic functions and limits.

 

[annabackwards]

yes, there is a chance that it will be tested. It's not hard to learn anway, just basic functions and limits.

+1

 

[jet]

They give you the formula. But you should know it anyway.

 

[Official]

should i bother learning first principle of differentiating?

Just doit

 

[- Alex -]

Differentiating from first principle: 3-4 steps

Differentiating from short method:1-2 steps.

i personally think the first principle is just time wasting.

 

[Studentleader]

There is an alogorithm to doing it (set of ~6 cases in which you do a particular action) which involve multiplying by the denominator/denominator etc but I can't recall them - try looking them up

 

[Trebla]

Epic lol, today's Extension 1 paper Q7a)i) asked you to differentiate x by first principles!!!

 

[ninetypercent]

lol exactly. so never ask, should I learn this? learn everything!

 

[smelnizzle]

Epic lol, today's Extension 1 paper Q7a)i) asked you to differentiate x by first principles!!!

LOL +1
learn it.
besides, it's easy to understand and check.. so it wont take you too long.

 

[benhaddad]

there is almost a 2-3 mark question on it, spend the 10 minutes it takes to learn it, its worth it

 

[duckcowhybrid]

It's best if you learn it. You may never use it, but it's good to know the basics from where you do all differentiating.