GRADE 11 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 10

Limits and Derivatives

Derivative measures instantaneous rate of change.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Derivative measures instantaneous rate of change.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Differentiate x²

  1. Step 1: Power rule: 2x^(2−1).

Final answer: 2x

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Differentiate x³

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3x²

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