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by: [[user:khmarsh | Kathryn Marsh]], proud Member of [[Math_squad | the Math Squad]].
 
by: [[user:khmarsh | Kathryn Marsh]], proud Member of [[Math_squad | the Math Squad]].
 
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Common mistakes when computing the derivative using the difference quotient formula

by: Kathryn Marsh, proud Member of the Math Squad.

 keyword: quotient, derivative 

Hey everyone,

A lot of people seem to have trouble when they are just starting off learning about derivatives by finding the difference quotient for a function. Follow the link to watch a short video on three common mistakes and how to be aware of them. Thanks for watching!

Link to Video on Youtube


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