Exploring exponential graphs and the slope of tangents

These graphs allow students to discover that the value of e is approx 2.72. The derivative of e^x can be discovered when students notice that the value of g(x) at every point is identical to g'(x), the slope function.

 

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Resource Type
Activity
Tags
exponential  function  graph 
Target Group (Age)
16 – 18
Language
English
 
 
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4.2
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