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What is the first principles formula for finding the derivative f′(x)f'(x)?

lim⁡h→0f(x+h)−f(x)h\lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(x + h) - f(x)}{h}

What does the derivative f′(x)f'(x) represent?

Gradient of tangent to curve at point xx

Using first principles, what is the derivative of g(x)=2x−3g(x) = 2x - 3?

g′(x)=2g'(x) = 2

What is the derivative of f(x)=4x3f(x) = 4x^3 from first principles?

f′(x)=12x2f'(x) = 12x^2

Calculate dpdx\frac{dp}{dx} from first principles if p(x)=−2xp(x) = -\frac{2}{x}.

2x2\frac{2}{x^2}

What is the derivative of the constant function g(x)=14g(x) = \frac{1}{4}?

g′(x)=0g'(x) = 0

Which notation is NOT equivalent to the derivative if y=f(x)y = f(x)?

yx\frac{y}{x}

What does the notation dydx\frac{dy}{dx} represent?

A single symbol for the derivative

What is the first step in the four-step method for differentiation from first principles?

Write the formula f′(x)=lim⁡h→0f'(x) = \lim_{h \to 0}

What must you do before cancelling hh in the denominator?

Factor out hh from the numerator

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